Carlos Perez

Carlos Perez is a corporate strategy and finance leader with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, financial planning, and analysis. Currently serving as Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A at La-Z-Boy Incorporated, responsibilities include leading M&A processes and competitive analysis. Prior roles include Finance Director at XPO Logistics, where Carlos implemented significant process improvements and led the 2020 Budget process, and Finance Director at Whirlpool Corporation, overseeing multiple business units with full P&L accountability. Carlos's career also includes positions at General Mills and Comerica Bank, emphasizing leadership in financial operations and strategic planning. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and an MBA in Finance/Corporate Strategy from the University of Michigan, alongside executive education in Mergers and Acquisitions from Stanford University.