Michael Connaway is a distinguished finance executive with more than 30 years of experience in financial leadership, strategic planning, and corporate growth within manufacturing and technology sectors. He joined Helios Technologies Inc. in 2006 as Corporate Controller, rapidly advancing through roles such as Vice President of Finance before being appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in April 2015. Prior to Helios, Connaway held key finance positions at companies including Mark IV Industries and Danaher Corporation, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, treasury management, and operational efficiencies. As CFO of Helios Technologies, a NASDAQ-listed global leader in highly engineered hydraulic and electronic control solutions for recreational vehicles, construction equipment, and agriculture (ticker: HLIO), Connaway was instrumental in steering the company's expansion. He oversaw critical acquisitions such as Enovation Controls in 2019 and Just Add Power in 2021, which diversified revenue streams and enhanced technological capabilities. Under his guidance, Helios achieved record revenues, strengthened balance sheet resilience, and delivered consistent shareholder returns amid market volatility, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions. Connaway retired from Helios Technologies in 2023 after nearly two decades of service, leaving a legacy of fiscal discipline, innovative capital allocation, and contributions to the company's transformation into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. His tenure solidified Helios' position as an industry innovator, with a focus on sustainable growth and stakeholder value.