Thomas J Webb

Over the course of his 39-year career, Tom Webb has continuously demonstrated dedication and skill, providing financial solutions across multiple sectors. As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CMS Energy, his strategic decision-making has proven invaluable, improving earnings by 70%.

Executive Vice President and CFO
CMS Energy Corporation | 2002-Present

Fourth largest combined Gas and Electric Company in America; $11 billion equity, with the best EPS growth record in the sector.

Architect of a turn-around from near bankruptcy in 2002 to one of the best performing Utilities in the Country.  Grew EPS 7½% a year for 13 years; TSR and Stock growth highest among all US utilities for the last twelve years – up 477%; #2 up 378%; peer average up 210%; S&P 500 up 135%.  CFO ranked #1 among sell/buy side analysts five years in a row.

Executive Vice President and CFO
Kellogg Company | 1999-2002

Battle Creek, Michigan $9 billion revenue consumers goods company.

Architect for the transition of company from one defined by functions to one of accountable business units with substantial increases in sales, profit, and cash flow. 
 
Led the $4.6 billion acquisition of Keebler, the largest food acquisition as of that date, enabled Kellogg to expand beyond its traditional breakfast focus and image.  Improved cash flow 34% to a record and improved investor confidence (Stock up 75% in two years).

Vice President and CFO
Visteon Corporation
1996-1999

Dearborn, Michigan $17.8 billion revenue, 79,000 employee automotive parts company with major production facilities in 30 countries.

Selected by CEO of Ford Motor Company to help create and take public the automotive parts business of Ford.  Reshaped portfolio by acquiring six businesses and divesting five.  Established accountable business units to improve net margin and EVA from negative to consistently, healthy positive.