Kathy Lou, FCPA , CA in

Kathy Lou, FCPA , CA

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Finance Director at ITW Polymers & Fluids South Asia
📍 Keysborough, Victoria, Australia

A strategic and hands-on finance leader with 15 years of experience driving financial strategy and transformation at major firms like ITW, International Flavors & Fragrances, and Stanley Black & Decker. An FCPA and CA with a Master’s degree from the University of Sydney, she excels in business partnering, financial reporting, and delivering significant efficiencies.

She believes the secret to extraordinary finance leadership isn’t just mastering technical skills, but mastering emotional intelligence (EQ) to drive true transformation within a business.

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Current Role
Finance Director
Location
Keysborough, Victoria, Australia
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Finance Transformation
Believes financial leadership can redefine a company’s trajectory, moving beyond number management to drive significant business change and innovation.
Emotional Intelligence
Advocates for emotional intelligence (EQ) as the true competitive edge for finance leaders in an age dominated by AI and automation.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Finance Director
ITW Polymers & Fluids South Asia
5-2025 - 11-2025
ANZ Financial Controller
ITW Polymers & Fluids South Asia
2-2018 - 4-2025
Financial Controller, Oceania
International Flavors & Fragrances
8-2015 - 1-2018
Financial Controller ANZ
Lincoln Electric
9-2013 - 7-2015
Financial Controller
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
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Education
2005 - 2006
Master’s Degree
University of Sydney
2003 - 2005
Master's degree
University of Sydney
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