Robert Day is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Darling Ingredients Inc., a Fortune 500 company and global leader in sustainable ingredients, food, feed, fuel, and bioenergy solutions derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. In this role since 2015, Day oversees all aspects of the company's financial operations, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, risk management, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. His strategic oversight has been crucial in supporting Darling Ingredients' transformation into a diversified, high-growth enterprise focused on the circular economy. Day joined Darling Ingredients in 2012 as Senior Vice President of Finance, bringing extensive experience from prior executive roles. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Dean Foods Company, the largest U.S. dairy processor, where he managed global accounting, SEC reporting, and internal audit functions during a period of operational restructuring. Earlier in his career, Day held progressive finance leadership positions at Coca-Cola Enterprises and began as a certified public accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, honing his expertise in complex financial reporting and compliance. Under Day's leadership, Darling Ingredients has executed over 20 strategic acquisitions, expanded its international presence to more than 15 countries, and delivered consistent revenue growth exceeding $7 billion annually. His contributions to financial discipline and capital allocation have earned recognition, including strong shareholder returns and sustainability-linked financing innovations, solidifying the company's position as a pioneer in regenerative resource management. Day holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Georgia.