Carl Mills

Carl Mills has extensive experience in finance and leadership roles. Carl is currently the Chief Financial Officer at SLD Laser since March 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Partner at Hardesty, LLC for a brief period in February 2019 and as a Consulting Chief Financial Officer at Carl Mills LLC from March 2018 to February 2019.

Before their current roles, Carl Mills served as the Chief Financial Officer at ACCO from May 2013 to February 2018, overseeing the company's US and subsidiary operations in China and France. Carl played a pivotal role in securing funding and negotiating grant and license contracts.

From September 2011 to June 2013, Carl Mills was the Chief Financial Officer at Conexant Systems Inc., where they successfully reduced operating and non-operating expenses through strategic planning. Carl also evaluated corporate restructuring and investment opportunities for the company.

In January 2011, Carl Mills worked as the Chief Financial Officer at SiPort, managing the acquisition efforts with Intel. Carl raised bridge debt, negotiated agreements, and carried out due diligence.

As a Consulting Chief Financial Officer at Teknovus, Inc. from July 2009 to April 2010, Carl Mills created financial plans, negotiated purchase agreements, and carried out due diligence leading to the company's acquisition by Broadcom.

From 2002 to 2008, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at QuickLogic Corporation, overseeing the company's restructuring and increasing debt-free cash flow. Carl regularly presented financial results and insights to investors.

Carl Mills also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Altoweb Inc. from 2000 to 2002 and held various finance roles at WaferScale Integration Inc. from 1994 to 2000, including Vice President of Finance and Financial Controller.

Overall, Carl Mills has a strong background in financial management, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisitions.

Carl Mills has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance, General from the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. Carl also has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology, General from Santa Clara University.