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Chris Kuehn

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Independent Director at Celanese
📍 Davidson, North Carolina, United States

Chris Kuehn is the Executive Vice President and CFO of Trane Technologies, where he directs all global finance functions. His extensive career spans over 25 years in senior financial leadership, including roles at Ingersoll Rand, Whirlpool Corporation, and SPX Corporation. He is a Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from the University of Rochester.

He is a vocal advocate for linking financial performance with sustainability, often speaking about how strategic decarbonization and energy efficiency investments drive growth and profitability. Chris also publicly supports workplace initiatives centered on mental health and employee well-being, viewing them as integral to a sustainable and successful company culture.

Chris champions the concept of the "ROI of Sustainability," demonstrating how environmental goals and strong financial returns are directly connected.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Independent Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Davidson, North Carolina, United States
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Sustainable Finance
Frequently speaks on the ROI of sustainability, connecting decarbonization investments and corporate financial performance in podcasts and company publications.
Corporate Strategy
As CFO, he plays a key role in shaping long-term business strategy, focusing on innovation and market leadership in climate-focused technologies.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Independent Director
Celanese
7-2021
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Trane Technologies
3-2020 - 6-2021
SVP and Chief Financial Officer
Trane Technologies
6-2015 - 3-2020
VP and Chief Accounting Officer
Ingersoll Rand
4-2012 - 5-2015
VP, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Whirlpool Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO’s Perspective (Podcast Episode featuring Chris Kuehn, CFO, Trane Technologies). Featured in Castbox
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The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO’s Perspective. Featured in Trane Technologies Blog
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Education
MBA
University of Rochester - Simon Business School
BS
SUNY Geneseo
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