Orbia reports CFO transition & appointment of successor

Orbia reports CFO transition & appointment of successor

Orbia Announces CFO Transition and Appointment of Successor
February 25, 2026

Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) announced a leadership transition in its finance department, with James P. "Jim" Kelly retiring as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after nearly five years of service. Cristian "Cape" Capellino will assume the CFO role effective March 15, 2026, following a structured succession process.

Kelly, who joined Orbia in 2021, has overseen efforts to strengthen financial governance, enhance internal controls, and prioritize balance sheet resilience amid global market challenges. His tenure included strategic collaborations with investors, analysts, and ratings agencies, alongside modernizing financial systems across 40+ countries. Kelly will remain with the company through mid-2026 to ensure a seamless transition.

Capellino, a 23-year finance veteran, has held senior roles at Orbia since 2020, including leadership in Controllership, Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Finance Transformation. Prior to Orbia, he worked at Tenaris (NYSE: TRS) and Deloitte. A graduate of MIT's Sloan School of Management and a licensed Public Accountant in Argentina, Capellino will oversee Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, and Financial Planning & Analysis according to company announcements.

Sameer Bharadwaj, Orbia's CEO, emphasized Capellino's expertise in global industrial finance and his alignment with Orbia's strategic priorities, including decarbonization and capital efficiency.

Orbia, a $7.6 billion multinational operating in polymer solutions, precision agriculture, and energy materials, reported 2025 revenue of $7.6 billion, with operations spanning 50+ countries and 23,000 employees. The transition reflects the company's focus on sustained operational discipline and long-term value creation.

—Article based on publicly disclosed information from Orbia's February 25, 2026, announcements.

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