Eli Ariav Named Chief Financial Officer at Wacker Chemical Corporation

With 18 years of international experience, Ariav brings a distinguished background in strategy, financial planning and analysis, and business planning in life sciences, semiconductors, industrials, and consumer products. Most recently, Ariav held several executive leadership roles at Festo Corporation. At this global industrial automation leader, he served as vice president of strategy and planning and later as general manager of the semiconductor segment.

A former McKinsey & Company consultant and Merrill Lynch investment banker, Ariav advised clients across multiple industries on strategic growth, operations, performance improvement, and mergers & acquisitions. Ariav is known for his analytical depth, collaborative leadership style, and ability to drive measurable outcomes in complex organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University.

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