Pelican Products names CFO
Pelican Products named George Platisa chief financial officer effective May 21, 2019.
Platisa will be responsible for leading Pelican’s financial strategies worldwide. He will oversee financial planning and analysis, strategic planning, accounting and reporting, budgeting, investor relations, due diligence activities associated with acquisitions and divestitures, treasury, tax and risk management. He will help guide growth and profitability and will participate in setting the financial strategy for the company.
“George Platisa’s exceptional financial expertise and advanced business acumen will be an enormous asset to Pelican as we move forward and grow our company. He brings to Pelican his significant experience in strategic financial planning, global operations, mergers and acquisitions,” said Lyndon Faulkner, chief executive officer. “We’re delighted to have George on board.”
Platisa has held management positions in the consumer electronics, media and entertainment industries, including stints at Belkin International, Price Waterhouse, Walt Disney Company, Broadband Sports, and Ascent Media Corporation.
Platisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from La Verne University.
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