Malone University Names Corporate Finance Executive Eric Hagen Vice President for Finance & Business Affairs
Malone University today announced the permanent appointment of Eric Hagen as
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs. Hagen, who has served as the University’s interim financial leader since July 15, brings more than 30 years of high-stakes corporate finance, accounting, and multi-million-dollar portfolio executive leadership to Malone’s senior administration.
Hagen joins the leadership team following a distinguished corporate career, most recently serving as Platform Chief Financial Officer for Matco Tools, an operating company of Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT). During his tenure in executive corporate management, Hagen oversaw financial strategies for complex global operations, including executive responsibility for a $700 million automotive franchise business and a $400 million credit portfolio. His broad operational command also encompassed international assignments as a regional controller in the United Kingdom, alongside direct oversight of enterprise information technology infrastructure and legal services.
“Eric brings with him a rare combination of Fortune 500 financial discipline, operational scale, and deep personal commitment to Christian higher education,” said President Greg Miller. “Since joining us in an interim capacity, his strategic acumen and analytical rigor have already enhanced our path toward long-term financial flourishing. We are thrilled that he has accepted this permanent leadership role to steward Malone’s business affairs into the future.”
Prior to his corporate leadership roles in Ohio, Hagen built a strong foundation in Christian higher education governance. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from George Fox University in Oregon and dedicated 14 years of service to its Board of Trustees. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Raised in the Friends church tradition at Newberg Friends Church, Hagen and his wife, Debbie, are active members of Christ Community Chapel in Hudson, Ohio.
“It has been a privilege to work alongside the President’s Cabinet over the last few months,” said Hagen. “I have enjoyed using financial strategies that are successful in the corporate world to evaluate Malone’s business model and recommend actions to advance Malone’s Christian mission in a rapidly changing higher education market. I feel personally called to help Malone leadership create a healthy, sustainable university that will serve students, faculty, and the community for years to come.”