SunOpta Inc. Appoints Scott E. Huckins as Chief Financial Officer
September 03 2019 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
SunOpta Inc. ("SunOpta") (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading
global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified and
specialty foods, today announced the appointment of Scott E.
Huckins as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 3,
2019.
Mr. Huckins is a results-oriented financial executive with 30
years of financial management and capital markets experience. He
has a proven track record in leading significant business
improvements during challenging situations by attacking costs,
streamlining processes and improving underlying business
structures. Mr. Huckins also has extensive experience in strategic
planning, working capital management and risk management together
with a deep understanding of banking relationships and
treasury.
Mr. Huckins most recently served as Executive Vice President,
CFO of Claire’s Stores, Inc., a $1.3 billion global retailer, from
2016 until joining SunOpta. Before Claire’s, Mr. Huckins was Vice
President and Treasurer of Sears Holdings and President of Sears
Re, a $4 billion Bermudan Class 3 captive reinsurance company, from
2012-2016. Prior to his tenure at Sears, Mr. Huckins spent two
years as Vice President of Treasury, Tax and Investor Relations for
RSC Holdings, Inc., a $3 billion equipment services company. Mr.
Huckins also held various leadership roles at Koch Industries Inc.
and affiliated companies from 2001-2008. Mr. Huckins earned a
Master of Business Administration (with concentrations in Finance
and Management Strategy) from Northwestern University and holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State
University.
Joe Ennen, Chief Executive Officer at SunOpta, said, “I could
not be more thrilled to welcome Scott to SunOpta where he will
undoubtedly make an immediate impact as we continue the work
necessary to drive growth, improve margins and create long-term
shareholder value. Scott brings extensive financial, operational,
and strategic experience to SunOpta along with a proven history of
delivering results and a strong discipline in cost and cash
control. I am particularly impressed with his experience as an
operationally oriented CFO and his ability to passionately lead a
financial function during challenging times and with a strong sense
of urgency.”
“It is clear to me that SunOpta has an incredible future ahead
of it and I am excited to be joining the team,” said Scott Huckins,
SunOpta's incoming CFO. “While company transformations are never
easy, I’ve been impressed with the progress SunOpta has made to
date and can see the pieces coming together. I look forward to
helping SunOpta continue on its transformational journey with a
focus on growth, earnings and cash flow.”
Mr. Huckins will succeed Robert McKeracher, who has served as
SunOpta’s CFO since 2011. Mr. McKeracher will work closely with Mr.
Huckins through the end of 2019 to ensure a seamless
transition.
Mr. Ennen continued, “On behalf of the Board of Directors for
SunOpta and its senior leadership team, I would like to thank Rob
for his long-standing commitment and valued contributions to
SunOpta as CFO during the past 8 years and through many of the
company’s milestones. We wish him all the best in his future
endeavors.”
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic,
non-genetically modified ("non-GMO") and specialty foods. SunOpta
specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic
and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged
products; with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business
models. SunOpta's organic and non-GMO food operations revolve
around value-added grain, seed, fruit and vegetable-based product
offerings, supported by a global sourcing and supply
infrastructure.
Source: SunOpta Inc.
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