Patrick Dugan

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About Patrick Dugan

Pat Dugan is an accomplished finance leader with over two decades of experience in financial leadership roles at the Board, C-Suite, and Executive Management levels, specializing in guiding companies across diverse industries to growth and success. With a strong track record of driving growth, creating value, and leading transformative initiatives, Pat brings a wealth of expertise in financial leadership, strategic vision, and governance. Recently retired as Chief Financial Officer of Wabtec (NYSE: WAB), Pat served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President, overseeing all aspects of Investor Relations, Accounting, Tax, Finance, and Information Technology. He was instrumental in expanding Wabtec into global markets, developing new products, and achieving record year-over-year stock price increases, ultimately leading to Wabtec's inclusion in the S&P 500. During his tenure at Wabtec, Pat worked under five different CEOs, gaining valuable experience in adapting to diverse leadership styles and strategic visions. As part of the executive team, he observed the board's transition from mid-sized to Fortune 500 and S&P 500. In this role, he managed critical topics including ESG, D&I, shareholder activism, and leadership succession, contributing to effective governance practices and stakeholder value creation. In addition to his corporate roles, Pat founded PDFS LLC, a consulting practice based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he provides expert financial guidance to organizations in the Manufacturing, Technology, and Project/Contract sectors. As a fractional CFO, Pat offers strategic financial advice on a part-time or project basis, collaborating with executive teams and business owners to develop tailored strategies and optimize financial processes. He is skilled in financial strategy development, executive advisory, financial analysis and forecasting, project leadership, financial reporting and communication, risk management, budgeting, cost control, and strategic partnerships. Pat holds an MBA from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Active in the community, Pat serves on the boards of The Pittsburgh Promise and the Roberto Clemente Museum, demonstrating his commitment to governance, strategic planning, and stakeholder value creation.