Francesca Weissman
Francesca Weissman is the Chief Financial Officer at Edgewell Personal Care. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance including controllership and accounting, investor relations, internal audit, tax, and treasury. Additionally, Fran is responsible for overseeing the company’s planning, strategy and financial planning and analysis platforms to develop strategic and operational plans that both enhance business performance and bolster the company’s competitive position in the market. She also interacts closely with analysts and shareholders to clearly articulate Edgewell’s unique value proposition.
Francesca joined Edgewell in 2019 and has over 25 years of broad experience across all aspects of finance, accounting, M&A and corporate strategy. She brings to the team an ability to navigate the intricate intersection of strategy, data-driven insights and accountability that has yielded tangible improvements in both operational efficiency and financial performance.
Prior to Edgewell, she held key leadership roles in other notable organizations. Most recently, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of Party City Retail Group, as well as Senior Vice President of Finance and Strategy at Ahold USA and Chief Financial Officer of Stop & Shop. Earlier in her professional journey, Fran served in various executive finance positions at Heineken USA, accumulating over 12 years of invaluable experience in the industry. She started her career with Ernst & Young, laying the foundation for her multifaceted journey in finance and business strategy.
Francesca earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University and is a Certified Public Accountant.