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Imaflex CFO departs
by CM staff
Imaflex has initiated a search process for Giancarlo Santella's successor.
MONTREAL — Imaflex announced that Giancarlo Santella, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is leaving the corporation to pursue other career opportunities in a new industry. Santella will continue to serve as CFO until his departure, which is planned for June 9.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and Imaflex team, I would like to thank Giancarlo for his valuable contributions, dedication and leadership,” said Joe Abbandonato, President and CEO, Imaflex. “We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
“It has been an exciting journey over the past twelve years with Imaflex and I am proud of what we have accomplished,” said Santella. “I am grateful for the opportunities, support, and valuable experiences I have gained during my tenure. The business is in a position of strength and has great potential. As such, now is the right time for a new challenge.”
Imaflex has initiated a search process for Santella’s successor.
In the interim, John Ripplinger, Vice-President Corporate Affairs, will assume the responsibilities of the CFO role.
“John has worked extensively with Giancarlo over the past six years making him well-positioned to maintain the financial stability and strategic initiatives of Imaflex,” said Abbandonato. “I thank him for taking on this mandate until a successor for Giancarlo is appointed.”
Ripplinger has over 25 years of experience working in such areas as strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and reporting and corporate affairs, working predominantly for blue-chip companies.
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