Samuel S. Hirnrichsen is a seasoned finance executive with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, and operational leadership within the specialty chemicals and manufacturing sectors. He began his career at Deloitte & Touche, where he rose to senior manager, specializing in audit and advisory services for public companies. Hirnrichsen later held progressive finance roles at Nalco Chemical Company and Diversey, Inc., including Vice President of Finance for global business units, where he spearheaded cost optimization initiatives that delivered multimillion-dollar savings and enhanced profitability during economic downturns. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holder of an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he is renowned for his expertise in financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management. As Former Interim Chief Financial Officer at Stepan Company (STEPAN), a leading producer of specialty and intermediate chemicals, Hirnrichsen served from March 2022 to September 2023, providing steady leadership during a critical leadership transition. In this role, he oversaw all financial operations, including SEC reporting, treasury management, and investor relations, while guiding the company through volatile commodity markets and supply chain disruptions. Under his stewardship, STEPAN achieved a 15% improvement in working capital efficiency and successfully executed a $200 million debt refinancing, strengthening the balance sheet and positioning the company for sustainable growth. Hirnrichsen's tenure at STEPAN was marked by his collaborative approach, fostering alignment between finance, operations, and executive teams to drive strategic initiatives. His contributions earned praise from the board for maintaining financial stability and supporting long-term value creation. Post-STEPAN, he continues to advise Fortune 500 companies on financial strategy and serves on the board of directors for a mid-cap industrial firm.