Pearl Group, a leading global supplier of polyurethane (PU) insulation solutions and PU-based applications, has announced the appointment of Elodie Mangin as its new Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, Mangin will join the company’s global leadership team and play a key part in optimising financial operations as the group pursues ambitious international expansion plans.
Her appointment marks an important step in Pearl Group’s strategy to become a global market leader in PU systems for metal panel manufacturers and other PU applications by 2034.
A French national, Mangin brings more than two decades of international experience in audit, finance, operations, governance and stakeholder engagement. She has held senior roles in the UAE, China and France, and her diverse background is expected to further strengthen Pearl’s leadership capabilities. She will report directly to Martin Kruczinna, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
Mangin’s appointment comes at a crucial point for Pearl Group, which is accelerating its global growth plans across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Australia and Europe. Its PearlX2 growth strategy is on track to double the size of the business within five years, focusing on international expansion, product diversification, and technical innovation.
Martin Kruczinna, CEO of Pearl Group, said: “We’re immensely proud to have successfully persuaded Elodie to join the Pearl family, further enhancing our C-suite strength. Her expertise will not only strengthen our finance function but will also position us for sustained growth. It is our clear ambition to become the global market leader by 2034 and Elodie’s experience will be instrumental in helping us achieving this vision.”
Elodie Mangin, CFO at Pearl Group, commented: “I’m thrilled to join Pearl Group and to contribute to its ambitious growth initiatives. I look forward to collaborating with the Pearl team across the globe and supporting the Group’s commitment to innovation and excellence.”
Before joining Pearl, Mangin served as Chief Financial Officer at Lafarge Emirates Cement, part of Holcim, and held senior operational and financial roles at Mäder in Shanghai. She also spent over a decade in internal control and audit roles with Valeo in Asia and Deloitte in France and China.
