Edouard Brain

International Chief Financial Officer with 26+ years of experience building and transforming finance organizations across international Energy, Industrial and Infrastructure businesses. Experienced in scaling multi-entity operations, improving financial visibility, strengthening governance and partnering directly with founders, CEOs and Boards. Proven track record partnering with CEOs, Boards, shareholders and institutional investors to drive profitability, optimize capital allocation, improve cash flow and support growth strategies in international and capital-intensive environments.

Extensive experience in financial planning, treasury, governance, due diligence, acquisitions, capital raising and strategic transactions, with direct exposure to private equity-backed companies, listed entities and international operations across Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East. Hands-on executive finance leader combining strategic vision with operational execution in high-growth international organizations.

Interim Chief Financial Officer at HOEFMAN LABORATOIRES (2025-01 – 2026-12)

• Improved cash flow visibility, working capital management, treasury processes and operational reporting while supporting international manufacturing operations.

Chief Financial Officer at ALADDIN MIDDLE EAST (2023-01 – 2025-12)

• Strategic Finance Business Partner to the CEO and Board, leading finance transformation, treasury, governance and investment decision support.
• Led finance transformation, governance enhancement and Capex programs exceeding $50M.
• Strengthened reporting, operational performance and cash generation, improved profitability by 20%.

Chief Financial Officer & Deputy CEO at PETROCOLOMBIA SAI O&G (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Directed Finance, HR, IT, Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain while redesigning financial and operational processes to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Increased revenues by 30% and delivered 15% business growth.
• Managed treasury, financing activities and banking relationships. Oversaw CAPEX exceeding $50M.

Group CFO at TRINITY EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Improved financial reporting, forecasting and executive decision-making.
• Managed Board reporting and investor communications for an AIM-listed international energy company.
• Led an international finance team of 13 professionals.

Regional CFO at MAUREL & PROM (2006-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed regional operations generating $125M annual revenues.
• Led a team of 16 professionals & finance transformation initiatives across Colombia, Venezuela and Peru
• Participated in TSX IPO preparation and led the finance workstream of a US$120M strategic equity investment by a Canadian partner for a 50% stake in the Colombian structure.
• Executed multiple M&A, due diligence, acquisition and integration transactions across Latin America.
• Strengthened governance, internal controls and IFRS compliance.
• Led the acquisition and integration of Shell assets in Venezuela.
• Managed multiple industrial and commercial subsidiaries across Colombia, Venezuela and Peru.

Regional Financial Controller & Internal Auditor at PERENCO (2002-01 – 2006-12)

• Implemented SAP CO/FI and strengthened internal controls.
• Conducted financial and operational audits.

Auditor & Financial Consultant at PRICE WATERHOUSE (1998-01 – 2001-12)

Finance Manager at BOLLORÉ GROUP (1996-01 – 1997-12)

MBA – Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne

Master's Degree in Accounting & Finance – INTEC-CNAM