Thomas Liguori Appointed CFO of Valmont® Industries

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Slice of Agriculture Team
August 26, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Thomas Liguori joins Valmont Industries as Executive Vice President and CFO, effective immediately.

  • Liguori brings over 30 years of finance experience, previously serving as CFO of Fortna LLC and Avnet.

  • Timothy P. Francis continues as Chief Accounting Officer under Liguori's leadership.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes:

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“His extensive public-company experience leading global finance organizations, with demonstrated success creating value for shareholders and developing talent across the finance function, will be a great addition to Valmont."

Avner M. Applbaum, President and CEO at Valmont Industries
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"I am thrilled to join Valmont, a company with a remarkable legacy of serving customers through innovation, quality and sustainability. I am grateful to Avner and the rest of the Valmont team for the opportunity to join them on this journey."

Thomas Liguori, Executive Vice President and CFO at Valmont Industries

Our Take:

Thomas Liguori’s appointment as CFO of Valmont Industries signals a strategic move to strengthen the company’s financial leadership and drive its growth trajectory. With Liguori's extensive experience in finance, particularly his success in improving operational efficiencies and capital allocation at large organizations like Avnet, Valmont is well-positioned to continue its legacy of innovation and sustainable growth. This leadership change is likely to reinforce investor confidence and propel the company toward its strategic goals in infrastructure and agricultural productivity.