Joyce Pae
CFO
Verus Aerospace
WHY: Helped Verus complete a split of the company into aerospace structures and engine components that has led to double-digit growth and stronger liquidity prior to the pandemic. Acted as CFO of both companies for more than a year.
IN THE NEWS: Won the Business Journal’s 2024 CFO of the Year Award in the private company category for overseeing company split.
NOTABLE: Verus, headquartered in Anaheim, has over 500K square feet of manufacturing space across the nation, including in Torrance; Wichita, Kansas; and Tacoma, Washington.
QUOTABLE: “Now that I’m not managing two companies, I am 100% dedicated to operations at Verus Aerospace.”
