William M. Schult
Chief Financial Officer
William M. Schult is Chief Financial Officer of Pro Mach, a leading provider of integrated packaging products and solutions. With almost 30 years of experience in global manufacturing and financial services organizations, Mr. Schult has earned a reputation for strong financial leadership of companies expanding globally and in guiding initiatives to improve financial reporting and effectively manage costs.
At Pro Mach, Mr. Schult directs the company's financial strategy for long-term profitability and provides the financial guidance to support continued growth and product development goals. He also oversees the corporate-wide finance and accounting team. Along with other members of senior management, Mr. Schult is focused on strengthening Pro Mach's position as a leader in packaging value for its customers.
Mr. Schult joined Pro Mach in 2005 from global pigment manufacturer Shepherd Color Company, where he was also Chief Financial Officer. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for International Knife & Saw, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of cutting tools with operations in 10 countries. During that time, he strengthened the company's financial organizations and successfully led numerous acquisitions, divestitures of subsidiaries, and initiatives to standardize and improve reporting systems.
Mr. Schult also served in several finance and accounting roles for Siemens Corporation in the United States and Europe, where he helped implement new worldwide accounting systems. Mr. Schult started his career providing accounting and auditing consulting services with Salomon Brothers and Coopers & Lybrand.
Mr. Schult is fluent in German with extensive expertise in worldwide accounting practices. He earned his B.B.A in Accounting from Adelphi University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.
