Francis Pinto

Francis Pinto has extensive experience in financial leadership across various industries, currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer of William Grant & Sons since September 2014, where responsibilities include oversight of Finance, Supply Chain, and IT for the French subsidiary. Notable achievements at William Grant & Sons include enhancing business reporting tools, optimizing logistics in response to Brexit, establishing profitable partnerships with third-party distillers, and successfully setting up the local tax organization. Prior roles include CFO of Europe at Louise Blouin Media, overseeing company refinancing and expansion in Europe; Director of Finance and Control for Asia at Coty, where significant partnerships and SAP implementation occurred; and CFO for Pepsi-Cola France, focusing on financial transparency and departmental reorganization. Pinto's educational background includes advanced degrees in Finance and Accounting from prestigious institutions like Sciences Po and Université Paris Dauphine.