BOSTON, February 25, 2026 – Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) (“Orbia” or “the Company”) announced today that James P. “Jim” Kelly will retire as Chief Financial Officer after four years of service. The Company also announced that Cristian “Cape” Capellino will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer effective March 15, 2026.
Kelly joined Orbia in 2021 and played a critical role in reinforcing financial and capital allocation discipline, enhancing reporting and internal controls and guiding the company through a dynamic global environment with a clear focus on balance sheet strength, cash generation and long-term value creation. During his tenure, Kelly also advanced the capabilities of the finance function to support the Company’s long-term strategic priorities and played a crucial role in engaging external stakeholders including debt and equity investors, analysts and ratings agencies. He will remain with the Company through mid-year to ensure a seamless transition internally and externally.
Said Sameer Bharadwaj, Chief Executive Officer of Orbia, “Jim has been a trusted partner and a steady leader during a period of transformation for Orbia. His judgment, integrity and relationship orientation—along with his commitment to developing leadership depth across the finance organization—have positioned the Company well for its next phase of performance. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him every success in his retirement.”
Following a structured succession process, the Board of Directors has appointed Cristian “Cape” Capellino, a senior leader within Orbia’s global finance organization, to serve as Chief Financial Officer effective March 15, 2026.
Capellino joined Orbia in 2020 and has held senior leadership roles across Controllership, Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis and most recently, Finance Transformation. Serving on the finance leadership team, Capellino worked in close collaboration with Kelly to strengthen the Company’s financial governance, drive disciplined capital allocation and modernize financial systems across more than 40 countries. Prior to Orbia, Capellino held senior finance and business leadership roles at Tenaris, a NYSE-listed global industrial company. He holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Public Accountant degree from the National University of Córdoba.
Said Bharadwaj, “Cape has played a pivotal role steering Orbia’s finance transformation and brings more than 23 years of finance leadership experience in global industrial and manufacturing environments. He has a thorough command of our portfolio, capital framework and performance priorities and is highly regarded by our global teams. His appointment reflects our continued focus on disciplined execution and long-term value creation.”
As Chief Financial Officer, Capellino will lead Orbia’s global finance organization and preside over Accounting, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax and Investor Relations.