Sookah, strategic controller  [ Return towards  Our employees' stories  ]

Contributing to the company's growth objectives

Why did you join Air Liquide ?
I joined Air Liquide Korea in 2004 as the Chief Financial Officer after working in both the financial service sector and industry for over 10 years. I was fascinated by Air Liquide group’s exposure to diverse industrial sectors and strong growth potential. I also felt that my previous experience would be beneficial as Air Liquide’s clientele encompassed almost every single major industrial sector. At Air Liquide Korea, I took part in the remarkable success of the company’s profitable growth while building a strong financial and administrative infrastructure. I moved to Houston in early 2008 as the Group allowed me to explore a new challenging opportunity.

What is your current position ?
I currently work as Strategic Controller in the USA. I work closely with the leaders and operations controllers of the US business entities. I work proactively with senior management to help identify and contribute to the company’s growth strategies and objectives. These include strategic and corporate planning, business analysis and monitoring, financial forecasting and reporting, and development of financial tools. My job also requires me to act as an intermediary between the head office and US business entities regarding local deployment of the Group’s key initiatives.

Why is your work stimulating ?
I find very rewarding to learn from the expertise and experience of the field and senior management while trying to influence their business decisions. My work stretches me in putting things in strategic perspective while it allows me to fully capitalize on my financial expertise, people skills and analytical skills.

Sookah, from Korean origin, based in the USA