Baltimore, Maryland, United States, January 2025 – Stephen Digaetano has joined Tilley Distribution as the Chief Financial Officer. In this key leadership role, Stephen will oversee the company’s financial strategies and operations, driving excellence in financial planning, operational efficiency, and overall business growth. His extensive experience in finance and transformation makes him an invaluable asset to Tilley Distribution as it continues to deliver specialty ingredient solutions across regulated markets.
Prior to joining Tilley Distribution, Stephen spent over 11 years at Axalta, where he held various leadership roles, including Vice President, Global Operations Finance and Vice President, Global Industrial Coatings Finance. His contributions at Axalta were instrumental in driving financial planning, operational improvements, and strategic transformations globally.

Stephen also gained significant experience at Credit Suisse, where he worked for nearly nine years in roles such as Vice President, Associate, and Analyst. At Credit Suisse, he developed expertise in financial analysis, investment strategy, and performance optimization.
Stephen’s career reflects a consistent focus on financial leadership, strategy execution, and operational excellence, making him well-suited to his new role at Tilley Distribution.
Tilley Distribution is a global leader in specialty ingredient distribution and value-added services. Known for its expansive product catalog, state-of-the-art logistics, and in-house technical expertise, Tilley supports regulated markets with ingredients, specialty chemicals, and lubricants. The company specializes in turnkey supply chain solutions, blending and packaging services, and custom formulations, alleviating operational challenges for clients worldwide.
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