Jon Puckett is a distinguished finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in strategic financial management, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. A graduate of the Wharton School with a Bachelor’s in Economics and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Puckett began his career at Goldman Sachs, where he advanced to Managing Director in the investment banking division, advising on over $10 billion in transactions across technology and industrial sectors. He later served as CFO at Apex Dynamics, a mid-cap manufacturing firm, where he orchestrated a turnaround that restored profitability and positioned the company for acquisition by a Fortune 500 entity. Puckett’s achievements include spearheading a $500 million leveraged buyout at Apex that delivered 40% IRR to investors, implementing enterprise-wide ERP systems that reduced costs by 22%, and earning accolades such as the Turnaround Management Association’s Distinguished Service Award. His expertise in capital markets, risk mitigation, and ESG reporting has consistently driven shareholder value in volatile economic environments. Effective December 1, 2025, Jon Puckett joined ORION SA as Chief Financial Officer, bringing his proven track record to steer the company’s financial operations amid its global expansion. In this role, he oversees treasury, budgeting, investor relations, and compliance, aiming to optimize capital allocation and fuel sustainable growth in ORION SA’s innovative portfolio.