Ross A. Drapalski

Ross A. Drapalski is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Fractional CFO at EUSMS since April 2025 and as Sr. Director/GRC Data Scientist at Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA since 2016, with prior roles including Sr. Director and Director of Global Internal Audit, Consulting, Governance, Investigations, and Financial Reviews. Ross has also held positions as Research Associate at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management and Adjunct Professor at Lancaster University Leipzig. Previous experience includes finance management roles at Bertelsmann Marketing Services and Arvato, and early career roles at various organizations, including US Tax compliance at E&Y and M&A Associate at Waterview Advisors. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Economics at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Ross holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Tax Law from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor's in Controlling from the same institution.