Investing.com -- CPI Aerostructures Inc (NYSE:CVU) stock gained 9.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday following the announcement of a new Chief Financial Officer appointment.
The aerospace and defense contractor named Robert Mannix as its new CFO, replacing Interim CFO Pamela Levesque, who will remain on the company’s Board of Directors. The leadership change appears to have sparked positive investor sentiment.
Mannix brings over 30 years of financial operations experience at publicly-traded companies. He previously served as Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Head of Tax & Treasury at West Technology Group. His background also includes senior finance roles at Verint Systems and Motorola, as well as audit experience at Ernst & Young.
"The appointment of Robert Mannix brings seasoned leadership to our Finance Team and proven management of financial operations, while augmenting CPI Aero’s experienced leadership team," said Dorith Hakim, President and CEO of CPI Aerostructures.
Mannix is a CPA in New York State and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Pace University. His appointment strengthens the executive team at CPI Aero, which specializes in manufacturing aircraft structural assemblies and systems.
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