Lummus Technology Appoints Erika Taurel as CFO

Key highlights
  • Erika Taurel appointed CFO of Lummus Technology.
  • Taurel will manage accounting, reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and investor relations.
  • She previously held senior roles at Javara Research, Pfizer, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
  • Taurel has degrees in mathematics from Oxford and an MBA from NYU.

Appointment Announcement

Erika Taurel has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Lummus Technology. In her new role, she will oversee the company's financial management, including accounting, reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and investor relations.

Leadership and Experience

Taurel brings extensive experience from public and private sectors across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, consumer products, and clinical research. Her previous roles include serving as CFO at Javara Research and holding senior financial positions at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Previous Roles and Education

Before joining Lummus Technology in 2025 as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Analysis, Taurel led strategic and financial planning, analysis, and business finance. She began her career as a petroleum engineer with Shell in the Gulf of Mexico and North Sea. Taurel holds bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics from the University of Oxford and an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business.

Source: Lummus

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