Seasoned finance leader to oversee investor capital and grant funding management as company scales into the $20B indoor air market
Air by CCSquared Inc., a leading innovator in indoor air quality technologies and occupational exposure solutions, today announced the appointment of Pascal Kornfuehrer as Interim Chief Financial Officer (iCFO).
Kornfuehrer is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of international leadership experience. He has served as CFO for SABIC’s Americas Region ($4B revenue), led a €1.6B global post-merger integration at Covestro, and played a key role in an IPO that raised €1.5B. His career includes senior roles in controlling, FP&A, strategic planning, and general management, including serving as Country President Mexico.
At Air by CCSquared, Kornfuehrer will focus on the maximization of investor capital and a responsible management of grant funding, ensuring financial resources are aligned with the company’s innovation pipeline and growth trajectory. His leadership will support the scaling of operations and the development of new solutions for the $20 billion indoor air market.
“Air by CCSquared is positioned for rapid growth as demand for workplace air quality solutions continues to rise,” said Pascal Kornfuehrer, Interim CFO. “I look forward to ensuring that investor capital is maximized, grant funding is managed with rigor, and the company delivers strong financial performance.”
Scaling Toward a $20 Billion Market
Air by CCSquared’s strategic goal is to scale its air testing operations to support new product development targeting the $20 billion indoor air market. The company has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge monitoring tools that measure exposures to formaldehyde, aldehydes, diacetyl, 2,3-pentanedione, NO₂, mold-VOCs, general VOCs, and many more. With recent partnerships and ongoing next-generation analytical method development for airborne chemical detection, Air by CCSquared is well positioned to become a trusted partner in industrial hygiene, healthcare safety, and environmental compliance.
The appointment of Kornfuehrer strengthens the company’s leadership bench and ensures financial stewardship to match its science-driven innovation.
About Pascal Kornfuehrer
Pascal Kornfuehrer is a CFO, strategic finance executive, transformation leader, board advisor, and TEDx speaker with over two decades of experience across Europe, the U.S., Latin America, China, and Saudi Arabia.
- SABIC (Americas): Led finance for a $4B regional business, overseeing a team of 120+ and delivering multi-million-dollar value creation initiatives.
- Covestro: Directed a €1.6B post-merger integration spanning 20+ sites, capturing €60M in annual synergies, and previously served as Country President Mexico, where he drove cultural transformation and governance.
- IPO & M&A: Key role in an IPO that raised €1.5B and multiple high-value M&A transactions.
- Advisory Work: Serves as a board advisor to start-ups in diverse industries, guiding fundraising, financial planning, and go-to-market strategies.
- Education & Languages: MBA (Macquarie University); CFO Program (Columbia Business School); fluent in German, English, and Spanish.
About Air by CCSquared Inc.
Air by CCSquared delivers innovative indoor air quality solutions for both home IAQ and industries where occupational exposure to hazardous compounds poses risks to employees, operations, and compliance. With products and services trusted by industrial hygienists and indoor air quality professionals, Air by CCSquared combines financial discipline and scientific rigor to create safer workplaces while capturing growth in the $20 billion indoor air market.
To learn more, visit www.airbyccsquared.com.To learn more, visit www.airbyccsquared.com.
