Andrew Townend

Andrew Townend is an experienced financial executive currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Custom Ink, a digital direct-to-consumer leader in custom gear for groups, companies, and communities.1 He joined Custom Ink in September 2020 and is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.2

Professional Background

Andrew Townend has an extensive career in finance, strategy, and corporate development:

Previous Roles::

• Group CFO at Real Pet Food Company (2018-2020)
• CFO of PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand (2014-2018)
• Senior Director of Strategy & Business Development at PepsiCo Europe (2012-2014)
• Senior Director of M&A at Frito-Lay North America (2011-2012)
• Principal and Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) (2005-2010)
• Senior Analyst in Global M&A at J.P. Morgan (2000-2003)2

Education and Qualifications

Andrew holds an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, focusing on Economics and Finance. He also earned a BBA in Finance, summa cum laude, from Texas Tech University.1 Additionally, he is a member of CPA Australia and CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).1

Skills and Expertise

At Custom Ink, Andrew is responsible for finance and legal aspects of the company. His expertise includes:

• Global finance management
• Corporate strategy
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business development
• Digital transformation

Languages

Andrew is proficient in multiple languages:

• English (native or bilingual)
• German (professional working proficiency)
• French (elementary proficiency)2

Andrew Townend's diverse experience in finance and strategy across various industries and global markets has positioned him well for his current role as CFO at Custom Ink, where he continues to drive growth and financial success for the company.