Versatile Announces Organizational Changes
December 04 2013 - 4:26PM
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Versatile Announces Organizational Changes
MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA--(Marketwired - Dec 4, 2013) -
Versatile Systems Inc. (TSX-VENTURE:VV) ("Versatile" or the
"Company") today announced that Kenny Kahn, previously appointed as
President on 31st July 2013, will replace John Hardy as Chief
Executive Officer effective immediately, and Kelly M. Boyer has
been appointed as the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer,
effective December 13, 2013. Kenny Kahn will be joining the
Company's Board of Directors. Versatile also announced that it will
close its Vancouver, Canada head office in order to centralize
finance and administrative functions at its operations facility,
located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
"For the last three
and a half years, John Hardy has been serving as the CEO of both
Equus Total Return, Inc. (NYSE:EQS) and Versatile," said Bertrand
des Pallieres, Chairman of the Board of Versatile. "Over the last
few months, John has recruited an excellent team to both stabilize
and move the Company forward. John will continue to assist
Versatile in his capacity as a director. On behalf of the entire
Board, I want to express our appreciation for John's many
contributions."
"Kenny has a proven
track record of leading teams to success by achieving growth and
profitability to create value for all stakeholders," said Mr. des
Pallieres. "With nearly 30 years of operational and management
expertise, Kenny's experience will be invaluable as the Company
continues to optimize its technologies and execute its growth
strategy. As the current President of Versatile Systems Inc., he
had the opportunity to acquire intimate, first-hand knowledge of
both our Company and our clients. We are confident that Kenny's
dynamic skill set and experience make him ideally suited to lead
Versatile Systems Inc. into its next phase of growth."
Mr. Kahn said, "I am
elated to succeed John at this moment of great opportunity for the
Company. I look forward to working closely with the Board, the
senior leadership team, and all of our talented, hard- working
associates and partners. The Board and I are enthusiastic about
Versatile's future and I am confident that we have a strong
foundation upon which to write the next growth chapter for the
Company."
Kelly M. Boyer will
replace Fraser Atkinson. "The Company wishes to thank Fraser for
his hard work and commitment over the past decade as the Company's
CFO," said Mr. des Pallieres.
Kelly Boyer has over
30 years' experience in corporate finance, treasury and M&A
work. Since 2010, Ms. Boyer has served as President of Kelly Boyer
& Associates, Inc., a consulting firm focusing on corporate
finance, treasury and investor relations.
Kelly began her
career in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning and investor
relations. Prior to beginning her consulting practice, Ms. Boyer
served in various senior finance roles in companies, both public
and private, in various industries including mining, manufacturing,
pharmaceuticals and oil and gas. Over her career, Kelly has
participated in over 40 major financing deals at companies such as
Mylan Inc., Nova Chemicals Corp., and Nexen Inc.
Versatile's incoming
CEO, Kenny Kahn said, "We are delighted to have Kelly join the
Versatile team. Her broad experience in a variety of financial
positions and industries will give Kelly the ability to quickly add
value as we focus on our new growth path."
Ms. Boyer holds an
undergraduate degree in Business (Bachelor of Commerce) from the
University of Saskatchewan, majoring in Finance and Economics, and
is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). She is a member of the
Financial Executives Institute (FEI), the Association of Financial
Professionals (AFP), the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG), the
National Institute of Investor Relations (NIRI), and the Society of
Chartered Financial Analysts.
About
Versatile
Versatile is a
multi-disciplinary technology company with solutions across the
mobile, digital signage, IT infrastructure, software and hardware
landscape. The company's products are utilized by Fortune 500
companies, leading financial institutions, large and small retail
organizations. For more information please visit
www.versatile.com
Forward-Looking
Statements
This document may
contain forward-looking statements relating to Versatile's
operations or to the environment in which it operates, which are
based on Versatile's operations, estimates, forecasts and
projections. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult
to predict or are beyond Versatile's control. A number of important
factors including those set forth in other public filings could
cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those
expressed in these forward-looking statements. Consequently,
readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to
the date on which they are made. Versatile disclaims any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
Neither TSX Venture
Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is
defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Systems Inc. All rights reserved.
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