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Erika Taurel

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Chief Financial Officer at Lummus Technology
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Erika Taurel is the Chief Financial Officer at Lummus Technology, bringing over 25 years of experience from global multinationals like Pfizer and Jazz Pharmaceuticals. A graduate of the University of Oxford and NYU Stern, she is recognized for transforming finance functions into strategic partners. People who have worked with her describe her as intelligent, passionate, and results-driven.

Erika is an engaged leader, actively participating in the Houston business community through events like the CFO Leadership Council. She is passionate about talent development and mentorship, frequently sharing opportunities to join her team and emphasizing the importance of helping colleagues realize their full potential. She excels at bringing clarity and fun to her initiatives.

She began her career as a petroleum engineer for Shell, working on offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Financial Transformation
Her career is defined by transforming finance departments into strategic business partners at companies like Pfizer, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and Lummus Technology.
Strategic Leadership
As a C-suite executive, she partners with boards and CEOs to drive growth, organizational change, and strategic transformation across global enterprises.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Chief Financial Officer
Lummus Technology
7-2025 - 11-2025
Head of Strategic Planning, Financial Planning & Business Analysis | Executive Partner to CEO & CFO
Lummus Technology
9-2023 - 7-2025
Chief Financial Officer
Javara
4-2021 - 10-2023
VP, Head of Global Finance
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
11-2019 - 4-2021
CFO, Global Internal Medicine
Pfizer
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Education
2000 - 2002
MBA
NYU Stern School of Business
1992 - 1992
Master of Arts - Honours
University of Oxford
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