Savaria Announces the Appointment of a New Chief Financial Officer
September 21 2020 - 7:30AM
Savaria Corporation (“Savaria”) (TSX: SIS) one of the global
leaders in the accessibility industry, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Stephen Reitknecht as Chief Financial Officer of
Savaria effective September 21, 2020.
“Mr. Reitknecht holds a C.P.A. with 15 years’ experience in
a range of industries including medical devices and wholesale
distribution. He brings strong knowledge for multi-currency
consolidation, back office integration, IFRS and US GAAP, and
acquisition integration. Mr. Reitknecht will work primarily
from the manufacturing operation in Brampton, Ontario, Canada where
both the Corporation’s Vice-President of Operations and CEO are
stationed,” stated Marcel Bourassa, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Savaria.
“I am enthusiastic about joining Savaria and using my experience
to the fullest with this dynamic and diversified corporation,”
stated Mr. Reitknecht.
Marcel Bourassa President and Chief Executive Officer of Savaria
added, “I am pleased to welcome Steve to our team and look forward
to working with him closely to achieve our worldwide growth
goals.”
About Savaria Corporation
Savaria Corporation (savaria.com) is one of the global leaders
in the accessibility industry. It provides accessibility solutions
for the physically challenged to increase their comfort, their
mobility and their independence. Its product line is one of the
most comprehensive on the market. Savaria designs, manufactures,
distributes and installs accessibility equipment, such as
stairlifts for straight and curved stairs, vertical and inclined
wheelchair lifts and elevators for home and commercial use. It also
manufactures and markets a comprehensive selection of pressure
management products for the medical market, medical beds for the
long-term care market, as well as an extensive line of medical
equipment and solutions for the safe handling of patients. In
addition, Savaria converts and adapts vehicles to be wheelchair
accessible. The Corporation operates a sales network of dealers
worldwide and direct sales offices in North America, Europe
(Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland and United
Kingdom), Australia and China. Savaria employs approximately 1,430
people globally and its plants are located across Canada in Laval
and Magog (Québec), Brampton, Beamsville and Toronto (Ontario) and
Surrey (British Columbia), in the United States at Greenville
(South Carolina), in Huizhou (China), in Milan (Italy) and in
Newton Abbot (United Kingdom).
For further information: |
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Marcel BourassaPresident and
Chief Executive Officer1.800.661.5112mbourassa@savaria.com |
Stephen ReitknechtChief Financial
Officer1.800.661.5112sreitknecht@savaria.com |
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