Oil-Dri Announces Appointment of Jonathan Blake as New Vice President, Corporate Controller
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) has appointed Jonathan Blake as Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, effective March 17, 2025. Reporting to Susan M. Kreh, CFO and CIO, Blake will lead the company's accounting and tax functions.
Blake brings over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, specializing in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, technical accounting, and financial system implementation. His previous roles include Global Corporate Controller at Videojet Technologies (2018-present), Global Corporate Controller & North America Finance Director at Optimas OE Solutions (2015-2018), and senior management positions at Kraft Foods (2009-2015). He began his career at Deloitte & Touche in 1998.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) ha nominato Jonathan Blake come Vice Presidente, Corporate Controller e principale responsabile contabile, a partire dal 17 marzo 2025. Rispondendo a Susan M. Kreh, CFO e CIO, Blake guiderà le funzioni contabili e fiscali dell'azienda.
Blake porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel campo della contabilità e della finanza, specializzandosi in reportistica SEC, conformità SOX, contabilità tecnica e implementazione di sistemi finanziari. Le sue esperienze precedenti includono il ruolo di Global Corporate Controller presso Videojet Technologies (2018-presente), Global Corporate Controller e Direttore Finanza Nord America presso Optimas OE Solutions (2015-2018), e posizioni di alta dirigenza presso Kraft Foods (2009-2015). Ha iniziato la sua carriera presso Deloitte & Touche nel 1998.
Oil-Dri de América (NYSE: ODC) ha nombrado a Jonathan Blake como Vicepresidente, Controlador Corporativo y principal oficial contable, con efecto a partir del 17 de marzo de 2025. Reportando a Susan M. Kreh, CFO y CIO, Blake liderará las funciones contables y fiscales de la empresa.
Blake aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en contabilidad y finanzas, especializándose en informes de la SEC, cumplimiento de SOX, contabilidad técnica e implementación de sistemas financieros. Sus roles anteriores incluyen Controlador Corporativo Global en Videojet Technologies (2018-presente), Controlador Corporativo Global y Director de Finanzas de América del Norte en Optimas OE Solutions (2015-2018), y posiciones de alta dirección en Kraft Foods (2009-2015). Comenzó su carrera en Deloitte & Touche en 1998.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC)는 Jonathan Blake를 부사장, 기업 회계 담당자 및 주요 회계 책임자로 임명했습니다. 임기는 2025년 3월 17일부터 시작됩니다. Susan M. Kreh CFO 및 CIO에게 보고하며, Blake는 회사의 회계 및 세무 기능을 이끌게 됩니다.
Blake는 25년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, 회계 및 재무 분야에서 SEC 보고, SOX 준수, 기술 회계 및 재무 시스템 구현을 전문으로 하고 있습니다. 그의 이전 경력으로는 Videojet Technologies에서 글로벌 기업 회계 담당자(2018-현재), Optimas OE Solutions에서 글로벌 기업 회계 담당자 및 북미 재무 이사(2015-2018), Kraft Foods에서의 고위 관리직(2009-2015) 등이 있습니다. 그는 1998년에 Deloitte & Touche에서 경력을 시작했습니다.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) a nommé Jonathan Blake au poste de Vice-Président, Contrôleur Corporatif et principal responsable comptable, à compter du 17 mars 2025. Relevant de Susan M. Kreh, CFO et CIO, Blake dirigera les fonctions comptables et fiscales de l'entreprise.
Blake possède plus de 25 ans d'expérience en comptabilité et en finance, se spécialisant dans la reporting SEC, la conformité SOX, la comptabilité technique et l'implémentation de systèmes financiers. Ses précédents postes incluent Contrôleur Corporatif Global chez Videojet Technologies (2018-présent), Contrôleur Corporatif Global et Directeur Financier Amérique du Nord chez Optimas OE Solutions (2015-2018), et des postes de direction chez Kraft Foods (2009-2015). Il a commencé sa carrière chez Deloitte & Touche en 1998.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) hat Jonathan Blake zum Vizepräsidenten, Corporate Controller und Hauptbuchhalter ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 17. März 2025. Er berichtet an Susan M. Kreh, CFO und CIO, und wird die Buchhaltungs- und Steuerfunktionen des Unternehmens leiten.
Blake bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der Buchhaltung und Finanzen mit, spezialisiert auf SEC-Berichterstattung, SOX-Compliance, technische Buchhaltung und Implementierung von Finanzsystemen. Zu seinen früheren Positionen gehören Global Corporate Controller bei Videojet Technologies (2018-heute), Global Corporate Controller und Finanzdirektor für Nordamerika bei Optimas OE Solutions (2015-2018) sowie Führungspositionen bei Kraft Foods (2009-2015). Seine Karriere begann er 1998 bei Deloitte & Touche.
- Appointment of experienced executive with 25+ years in accounting and finance
- Strong background in SEC reporting and SOX compliance
- Extensive experience in global financial operations and system implementation
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CHICAGO, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) announces that effective today, Jonathan Blake has been appointed as Vice President, Corporate Controller and will serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer. Mr. Blake will report directly to Susan M. Kreh, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer. In this role, Mr. Blake will lead the accounting and tax functions across the organization and will play a crucial role in supporting the growth of Oil-Dri.
Mr. Blake brings over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance to the Company, with expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, technical accounting, and financial system implementation. Prior to joining Oil-Dri, Mr. Blake served as the Global Corporate Controller at Videojet Technologies Inc., a Veralto Company, where he has successfully led the global accounting and finance operations since 2018. Before this, Mr. Blake assumed the role of Global Corporate Controller & North America Finance Director at Optimas OE Solutions Holdings from 2015 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he held senior management positions in external reporting, compliance, and sales internal controls at Kraft Foods from 2009-2015. Mr. Blake spent over 11 years in public accounting and assumed positions of increasing responsibility at Deloitte & Touche, where he began his career in 1998.
Mr. Blake holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the College of William and Mary.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jon to the Oil-Dri team,” said Susan M. Kreh. “His extensive experience in accounting and finance within various global industries will be invaluable as we continue to grow and drive efficiencies across our business. Jon’s leadership will play a key role in supporting our tactical objectives and enhancing our financial reporting operations.”
About Oil-Dri
Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, bleaching clay and fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri is vertically integrated which enables the Company to efficiently oversee every step of the process from research and development to supply chain to marketing and sales. With over 80 years of experience, the Company continues to fulfill its mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals. To learn more about the Company, visit oildri.com.
Contact:
Leslie A. Garber
Director of Investor Relations
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
InvestorRelations@oildri.com
(312) 321-1515
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