The Naples Soap Company has appointed Richard James Kujak as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective July 1, 2024. The current CFO and board member, Jim Milner will remain with the Company as a board member and transition to the role of Controller. 
 
Naples Soap Company Founder & CEO, Deanna Wallin, said, 
 
“We are very pleased to welcome Rick aboard as Naples Soap Company approaches an inflection point in our growth, driven by several new initiatives that we expect will drive revenue momentum. Rick’s experience managing the finances of distribution, retail, recycling, and consumer products companies with complex operations will be a great asset as our company evolves.”
 
Kujak has served as CFO, VP, and Controller and several private equity-owned companies in a wide range of industries. He has led and participated in value-driving business initiatives including mergers and acquisitions, company strategy development, and forecasting to grow revenues. He also helped companies reduce expenditures and improve working capital by optimizing supplier purchasing, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
 
Earlier in his career, Kujak managed financial and accounting activities for pharmaceutical distribution centers exceeding $3 billion in revenues. He is also a Certified Public Accountant with comprehensive experience in GAAP, a Six Sigma Greenbelt, and a graduate of the University of Illinois.

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