United States. Clarios, a producer of low-voltage architecture and vehicle batteries, announced that Helmut Zodl will join the company's leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 1.
The company said his appointment strengthens Clarios' financial leadership and strategic direction for future growth and success.
"We are delighted to welcome Helmut as our new CFO of Clarios. His impressive track record and international experience in the automotive industry make him an outstanding candidate for this important position with our company," said Mark Wallace, President and Chief Executive Officer of Clarios.
"Helmut will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our financial and strategic goals and further strengthen the partnership with our investors. With his clear focus on sustainable growth and his passion for innovative solutions, I am confident he will make significant contributions to support our continued success."
Prior to joining Clarios, Zodl served as Chief Financial Officer at GE Healthcare. In this role, he led the spin-off of the company from its parent company, listing GE Healthcare on Nasdaq.
Prior to GE Healthcare, he worked in China as CFO of the Midea Group, a global air conditioning company. He is a member of the Supervisory Board of KUKA AG, where he serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
His professional career also includes positions in finance, IT and strategy at companies such as Advance Auto Parts, Lenovo, IBM and PWC.
Zodl is a native of Austria and his international experience includes assignments in France, Hong Kong, China, Brazil and the United States. He succeeds John DiBert, who stepped down as Clarios' chief financial officer in April 2023 to take over as chief financial officer of Air Canada in his hometown of Montreal, Canada.
