Mr. Jonathan Hoyles reports
PERK LABS ANNOUNCES CFO TRANSITION
Perk Labs Inc. will appoint Andrew Bailes, a seasoned finance executive, to succeed Vanessa Altamirano as interim chief financial officer on Feb. 17, 2023, until a permanent CFO is named. Ms. Altamirano will step down effective Feb. 17, 2023, to pursue another professional opportunity. Perk is currently in the process of structuring a merger with Getit Technologies Inc.; as part of the process, the company continues to review its team to optimize the integration of the two companies.
"I am thrilled to see Andrew Bailes join Perk's leadership team as we embark on this exciting journey of combining Perk and Getit's businesses. His wealth of knowledge, insights and experience will be a valuable asset as we work to optimize the integration of the two companies and pave the way for future growth," said Jonathan Hoyles, Perk chief executive officer.
Mr. Bailes is a chartered public accountant, principal at Hertford Advisors and has served in CFO roles since 2006. He has extensive experience in IT (information technology), telecoms, logistics, manufacturing and other sectors, managing finance and legal, HR (human resources) and operational functions. Mr. Bailes did his undergraduate degree in mathematics and management studies at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom and was top in his executive MBA at Cornell and Queens. His notable achievements include:
- CFO for various capital raises totalling over $100-million;
- Negotiation of many multimillion-dollar debt facilities;
- Head of a 25-man finance department at one of Ottawa's largest production facilities;
- 25 years of experience in business and strategic planning.
"I look forward to leveraging my deep industry and financial experience and working closely with both Perk and Getit's talented teams to make the merger a success as the company begins this exciting next chapter," said Mr. Bailes.
The company also thanked Ms. Altamirano, who has been a valued member of the Perk team for over five years and played an important role in the company's development. The company wishes Ms. Altamirano all the best in her future endeavours.
About Perk Labs Inc.
Perk Labs is the owner of Perk Hero, the mobile commerce platform on a mission to empower business owners with the digital tools to provide their customers with dining experiences that are more engaging, convenient and rewarding. Perk Hero is growing through a unique community-driven digital franchise business that is available to entrepreneurs at an attractive start-up price.
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