Erik Roberts

Background

About Erik Roberts

Experienced multi-functional executive leader with consistent, significant impact on growth and productivity, translating expertise and understanding of people, processes, and systems into bottom-line results. HOW IT BEGAN: What began as an interest in chemical engineering has turned into a thriving career as an executive finance and multi-functional leader for Procter & Gamble, the global leader in CPG brands. After earning my Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Notre Dame, I joined P&G as a Senior Finance Manager and have grown to Vice President of Finance, leading the company’s largest business unit managing an $8B P&L. Throughout my career, I have been known for revamping underperforming business units, driving innovation, increasing sales, improving profitability, and mentoring the business leaders of tomorrow. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: Agile Leader – Analytical visionary and operational leader known for strategic planning, accessible, supportive leadership, and fiscal acuity with a penchant for growing revenue, innovation, and creating positive business outcomes Collaborative Partner – Gifted with the ideal blend of balancing short-term shareholder interests with long-term organizational stability and growth. Innate ability to see the big picture and drive profitability Change Agent – Repeatedly tasked with revamping underperforming teams and developing innovative solutions to drive global business transformation HOW OTHERS DESCRIBE ME: Peers describe me as an poised, balanced, and energizing leader who sets high expectations for myself and my team and expects nothing less than the very best. IN MY SPARE TIME: I enjoy playing golf, running, physical fitness, music, and spending time with my family. MY DREAM JOB: To be a radio golf announcer.