PGI Names Jamie Schroeder Chief Financial Officer
PGI's new CFO with 30-plus years of executive leadership experience arrives as the company integrates recent acquisitions & expands its brand portfolio…
Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), a filter manufacturer and supplier, announced the appointment of Jamie Schroeder as chief financial officer.
Schroeder joins PGI with more than 30 years of executive finance and operational leadership experience spanning manufacturing, consumer products, retail and global supply chains. Throughout his career, he has led financial transformation, strategic planning, M&A and operational initiatives that have driven long-term value creation, company officials stated in a press release.
Most recently, Schroeder served in executive finance leadership roles in the retail space, including Big Lots, where he led a company-wide transformation initiative focused on improving profitability, operational efficiency and long-term business performance. Prior to that, he spent more than 16 years at Scotts Miracle-Gro, where he last served as CFO of the company’s $3 billion North American Consumer business. He began his career at Ford Motor Company, spending 10 years in progressive finance leadership roles across treasury, new product development and manufacturing operations finance.
“Jamie is a proven financial leader with deep operational expertise and an exceptional track record of helping organizations scale and transform,” said Anan Bishara, founder and CEO of PGI. “As we continue integrating our recent acquisitions and investing in the future of our business, Jamie’s strategic leadership and financial expertise will play a critical role in supporting our next phase of growth.”
Based at PGI’s Lockbourne, Ohio, office, Schroeder will work closely with leadership teams across PGI’s global organization, supporting the company’s expanding portfolio of brands, U.S. manufacturing operations and global growth initiatives.
“I’m excited to join Premium Guard at such a transformative time,” said Schroeder. “PGI has built an impressive portfolio of brands, a strong reputation for innovation and a clear vision for expansion. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to advance strategic investments and create long-term value for our customers, employees and partners.”
Schroeder’s appointment follows PGI’s recent portfolio expansion and ongoing investments across manufacturing, product innovation and distribution.
