董事介绍
注：董事持股数取自最新公司公告
| 姓名 | 性别 | 职位 | 年龄 | 薪酬 | 持股数(万股) | 截止日期 |
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| Janie Goddard | 女 | Director | 52 | 未披露 | 未持股 | 2023-05-30 |
| Michael E. Manna | 男 | President and Chief Executive Officer,Director | 53 | 31.86万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-05-30 |
| Thomas L. Saeli | 男 | Director | 66 | 9.97万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-05-30 |
| Robert W. Shaw, II | 男 | Director | 66 | 9.76万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-05-30 |
| Bradford T. Whitmore | 男 | Chairman,Director | 66 | 10.30万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-05-30 |
高管介绍
注：高管持股数取自最新公司公告
| 姓名 | 性别 | 职位 | 年龄 | 薪酬 | 持股数(万股) | 截止日期 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E. Manna | 男 | President and Chief Executive Officer,Director | 53 | 31.86万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-05-30 |
| Philip A. Fain | 男 | Chief Financial Officer,Treasurer | 68 | 44.50万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-05-30 |
董事简历
中英对照 | 中文 | 英文- Janie Goddard
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Janie Goddard自2021年4月起担任全球科技公司集团Halma plc的环境和分析部门的部门首席执行官，自2019年11月起担任Halma’；S医疗和环境部门的部门首席执行官。在加入Halma之前，Goddard女士从2016年到2019年担任NovantaInc.（核心技术解决方案的全球供应商）的检测和分析业务部的部门总裁，在那里她领导医疗设备OEM解决方案组合。加入Novanta之前，Goddard女士在Welch Allyn被Hill-Rom收购、Covidien被Medtronic收购和强生公司担任领导职务。Goddard女士还担任Acon S2Acquisition Corp.（一家特殊目的收购公司）的董事会、审计委员会、薪酬委员会和提名委员会成员。
Janie Goddard,Most recently, Ms. Goddard served as a Divisional Chief Executive of the Environmental and Analysis Sector at Halma plc, a global group of technology companies, and as a Divisional Chief Executive of Halma's Medical and Environmental Sector, though April 2023. Before joining Halma, Ms. Goddard served as Divisional President of the Detection and Analysis Business Unit at Novanta Inc., a global supplier of core technology solutions, from 2016 to 2019, where she led a portfolio of solutions for medical device OEMs. Prior to Novanta, Ms. Goddard served in leadership roles at Welch Allyn (acquired by Hill-Rom), Covidien (acquired by Medtronic), and Johnson & Johnson. Ms. Goddard has served on the Board, Audit and Finance Committee, Corporate Development and Governance Committee (Chair) and Compensation and Management Committee of Ultralife Corporation, a battery and electronic systems manufacturer, since February 2023. - Janie Goddard自2021年4月起担任全球科技公司集团Halma plc的环境和分析部门的部门首席执行官，自2019年11月起担任Halma’；S医疗和环境部门的部门首席执行官。在加入Halma之前，Goddard女士从2016年到2019年担任NovantaInc.（核心技术解决方案的全球供应商）的检测和分析业务部的部门总裁，在那里她领导医疗设备OEM解决方案组合。加入Novanta之前，Goddard女士在Welch Allyn被Hill-Rom收购、Covidien被Medtronic收购和强生公司担任领导职务。Goddard女士还担任Acon S2Acquisition Corp.（一家特殊目的收购公司）的董事会、审计委员会、薪酬委员会和提名委员会成员。
- Janie Goddard,Most recently, Ms. Goddard served as a Divisional Chief Executive of the Environmental and Analysis Sector at Halma plc, a global group of technology companies, and as a Divisional Chief Executive of Halma's Medical and Environmental Sector, though April 2023. Before joining Halma, Ms. Goddard served as Divisional President of the Detection and Analysis Business Unit at Novanta Inc., a global supplier of core technology solutions, from 2016 to 2019, where she led a portfolio of solutions for medical device OEMs. Prior to Novanta, Ms. Goddard served in leadership roles at Welch Allyn (acquired by Hill-Rom), Covidien (acquired by Medtronic), and Johnson & Johnson. Ms. Goddard has served on the Board, Audit and Finance Committee, Corporate Development and Governance Committee (Chair) and Compensation and Management Committee of Ultralife Corporation, a battery and electronic systems manufacturer, since February 2023.
- Michael E. Manna
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迈克尔·E·曼纳，自2022年11月22日起担任Ultralife Corporation总裁兼首席执行官，并担任公司董事。曼纳先生在电池行业有近30年的经验，都是在Ultralife Corporation工作。他于1993年加入公司，在工程、运营、产品管理、研发和销售等领域担任多个领导职务，责任日益增加。最近，曼纳先生担任电池和能源产品总裁，并继续领导该业务部门。在商业和政府/国防市场的多个化学领域，曼纳是一位广受认可的可充电和一次电池设计专家。他获得了该公司的多项专利，并且是向市场交付第一个锂离子聚合物电池的团队的关键成员。Manna先生拥有罗切斯特理工学院计算机科学学士学位。
Michael E. Manna,has served as Ultralife Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company since November 22, 2022. Mr. Manna has almost thirty years' experience in the battery industry, all with Ultralife Corporation. He joined the Company in 1993 and held numerous leadership positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, operations, product management, research & development and sales. Most recently, Mr. Manna served as President, Battery & Energy Products and continues in his leadership of this business segment. Mr. Manna is a well-recognized expert in rechargeable and primary battery cell design across multiple chemistries in both commercial and government/defense markets. He has been awarded several patents for the Company and was a key member of the team that delivered the first Lithium-Ion Polymer Cell to the market. Mr. Manna has a BS degree in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology. - 迈克尔·E·曼纳，自2022年11月22日起担任Ultralife Corporation总裁兼首席执行官，并担任公司董事。曼纳先生在电池行业有近30年的经验，都是在Ultralife Corporation工作。他于1993年加入公司，在工程、运营、产品管理、研发和销售等领域担任多个领导职务，责任日益增加。最近，曼纳先生担任电池和能源产品总裁，并继续领导该业务部门。在商业和政府/国防市场的多个化学领域，曼纳是一位广受认可的可充电和一次电池设计专家。他获得了该公司的多项专利，并且是向市场交付第一个锂离子聚合物电池的团队的关键成员。Manna先生拥有罗切斯特理工学院计算机科学学士学位。
- Michael E. Manna,has served as Ultralife Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company since November 22, 2022. Mr. Manna has almost thirty years' experience in the battery industry, all with Ultralife Corporation. He joined the Company in 1993 and held numerous leadership positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, operations, product management, research & development and sales. Most recently, Mr. Manna served as President, Battery & Energy Products and continues in his leadership of this business segment. Mr. Manna is a well-recognized expert in rechargeable and primary battery cell design across multiple chemistries in both commercial and government/defense markets. He has been awarded several patents for the Company and was a key member of the team that delivered the first Lithium-Ion Polymer Cell to the market. Mr. Manna has a BS degree in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology.
- Thomas L. Saeli
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Thomas L. Saeli自2010年3月5日以来担任董事。自2011年3月以来他担任首席执行官，自2011年10月以来担任商业和工业屋面系统制造商JRB Enterprises, Inc.的董事。在此之前，他是商业顾问，负责解决国际公司客户的业务发展战略、合并、收购和操作问题。他此前从2006年3月至2009年4月13日辞职期间担任Noble International, Ltd.（设计激光焊接钢板冷弯型产品的汽车供应商）的首席执行官和董事会成员。2009年4月15日，Noble International, Ltd.在密歇根东部地区（Eastern District of Michigan）的美国破产法庭上根据《破产法》第11章申请自发性救助。他从1998年到2006年担任Lear Corporation（汽车座位，电子和内部产品供应商）公司发展部副总裁，他还担任并购（Mergers and Acquisitions）的副总裁。他还在位于密歇根州，迪尔伯恩的共同基金会Advance Capital Management和The Oakwood Hospital System的董事会工作。
Thomas L. Saeli,has been a director of the Company since March 2010. Since 2011, Mr. Saeli has served as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of JRB Enterprises, a diversified manufacturer of primarily commercial low slope roofing systems. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Saeli was a consultant to international corporate clients on matters involving business development strategies, acquisitions and operations. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Noble International, Ltd., an international automotive supplier. Prior to that, Mr. Saeli was Vice President of Corporate Development for Lear Corporation, an international automotive supplier. Mr. Saeli has served on boards of various privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Saeli has a BA in Economics from Hamilton College, and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business. - Thomas L. Saeli自2010年3月5日以来担任董事。自2011年3月以来他担任首席执行官，自2011年10月以来担任商业和工业屋面系统制造商JRB Enterprises, Inc.的董事。在此之前，他是商业顾问，负责解决国际公司客户的业务发展战略、合并、收购和操作问题。他此前从2006年3月至2009年4月13日辞职期间担任Noble International, Ltd.（设计激光焊接钢板冷弯型产品的汽车供应商）的首席执行官和董事会成员。2009年4月15日，Noble International, Ltd.在密歇根东部地区（Eastern District of Michigan）的美国破产法庭上根据《破产法》第11章申请自发性救助。他从1998年到2006年担任Lear Corporation（汽车座位，电子和内部产品供应商）公司发展部副总裁，他还担任并购（Mergers and Acquisitions）的副总裁。他还在位于密歇根州，迪尔伯恩的共同基金会Advance Capital Management和The Oakwood Hospital System的董事会工作。
- Thomas L. Saeli,has been a director of the Company since March 2010. Since 2011, Mr. Saeli has served as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of JRB Enterprises, a diversified manufacturer of primarily commercial low slope roofing systems. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Saeli was a consultant to international corporate clients on matters involving business development strategies, acquisitions and operations. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Noble International, Ltd., an international automotive supplier. Prior to that, Mr. Saeli was Vice President of Corporate Development for Lear Corporation, an international automotive supplier. Mr. Saeli has served on boards of various privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Saeli has a BA in Economics from Hamilton College, and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business.
- Robert W. Shaw, II
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Robert W. Shaw, II, II自2010年6月8日以来担任董事。他从2010年到2013年担任美国最大的餐饮和游艇运营商Hornblower Yachts, Inc.的总裁，在Hornblower, Alcatraz和Statue Cruises分部拥有50多个为加利福尼亚和纽约服务的船舶。从2007年到2010年他是机械承包公司R.M. Thornton, Inc.的总裁，该公司专门从事于联邦政府和医疗市场。在此之前，从1995年到2006年他担任领先的美国餐厅和游艇运营商Odyssey Cruises/Premier Yachts, Inc.的首席执行官和管理合伙人，在那里他成功地领导了公司收购私人股本公司ICV Capital Partners。从1989年到1995年他在Sodexho, S.A.（世界上最大的合同服务提供者之一）工作，是Spirit Cruises, Inc.的总裁兼首席执行官，The Seiler Corporation的部门总裁。他从1978年到1982年担任US Marine Corps的步兵队长。
Robert W. Shaw, II,has been a director of the Company since June 2010. Since 2015 he has been a consultant for Pratt Miller, Inc., a large engineering company for automotive racing and defense businesses. Since 2015 as well, he has been a senior advisor to Hornblower Group, the world's largest operator of excursion vessels. Mr. Shaw has served as President of the largest dining and excursion boat operator in the United States, with over 100 vessels. He has been President of a large mechanical contracting company specializing in the federal government and healthcare markets. Mr. Shaw served in the US Marine Corps as an infantry Captain, has an MBA degree from Harvard University and a BS degree in engineering from Cornell University. - Robert W. Shaw, II, II自2010年6月8日以来担任董事。他从2010年到2013年担任美国最大的餐饮和游艇运营商Hornblower Yachts, Inc.的总裁，在Hornblower, Alcatraz和Statue Cruises分部拥有50多个为加利福尼亚和纽约服务的船舶。从2007年到2010年他是机械承包公司R.M. Thornton, Inc.的总裁，该公司专门从事于联邦政府和医疗市场。在此之前，从1995年到2006年他担任领先的美国餐厅和游艇运营商Odyssey Cruises/Premier Yachts, Inc.的首席执行官和管理合伙人，在那里他成功地领导了公司收购私人股本公司ICV Capital Partners。从1989年到1995年他在Sodexho, S.A.（世界上最大的合同服务提供者之一）工作，是Spirit Cruises, Inc.的总裁兼首席执行官，The Seiler Corporation的部门总裁。他从1978年到1982年担任US Marine Corps的步兵队长。
- Robert W. Shaw, II,has been a director of the Company since June 2010. Since 2015 he has been a consultant for Pratt Miller, Inc., a large engineering company for automotive racing and defense businesses. Since 2015 as well, he has been a senior advisor to Hornblower Group, the world's largest operator of excursion vessels. Mr. Shaw has served as President of the largest dining and excursion boat operator in the United States, with over 100 vessels. He has been President of a large mechanical contracting company specializing in the federal government and healthcare markets. Mr. Shaw served in the US Marine Corps as an infantry Captain, has an MBA degree from Harvard University and a BS degree in engineering from Cornell University.
- Bradford T. Whitmore
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Bradford T. Whitmore自2007年6月起担任Ultralife Corporation的董事，并自2010年3月起担任Ultralife Corporation董事会主席。自1985年以来，他一直是Grace Brothers LP的管理合伙人，Grace Brothers LP是一家投资公司，持有Ultralife Corporation普通股的大约3股流通股。Whitmore先生和Grace Brothers LP共同持有或声称拥有Ultralife Corporation 34.5股已发行普通股的实益所有权。Whitmore先生拥有普渡大学机械工程学士学位和西北大学J.L. Kellogg管理研究生院MBA学位。在过去的几年里，Whitmore先生曾担任Grace Brothers LP及其附属公司投资的几家私人控股公司以及非营利组织的董事。Whitmore先生因其在公司发展方面的专长和在公司财务方面的重要专长，已被提名连任Ultralife Corporation董事会成员。
Bradford T. Whitmore,has been a director of the Company since June 2007 and Chair of Ultralife Corporation Board of Directors since March 2010. Since 1985, he has been the Managing Partner of Grace Brothers LP, an investment firm that holds approximately 3% of the outstanding shares of Ultralife Corporation common stock. Mr. Whitmore and Grace Brothers LP collectively hold or claim beneficial ownership of 37.3% of the outstanding shares of Ultralife Corporation common stock. Mr. Whitmore has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Over the past several years, Mr. Whitmore has served as a director of several privately held companies in which Grace Brothers LP and its affiliates held investments as well as not-for-profit organizations. - Bradford T. Whitmore自2007年6月起担任Ultralife Corporation的董事，并自2010年3月起担任Ultralife Corporation董事会主席。自1985年以来，他一直是Grace Brothers LP的管理合伙人，Grace Brothers LP是一家投资公司，持有Ultralife Corporation普通股的大约3股流通股。Whitmore先生和Grace Brothers LP共同持有或声称拥有Ultralife Corporation 34.5股已发行普通股的实益所有权。Whitmore先生拥有普渡大学机械工程学士学位和西北大学J.L. Kellogg管理研究生院MBA学位。在过去的几年里，Whitmore先生曾担任Grace Brothers LP及其附属公司投资的几家私人控股公司以及非营利组织的董事。Whitmore先生因其在公司发展方面的专长和在公司财务方面的重要专长，已被提名连任Ultralife Corporation董事会成员。
- Bradford T. Whitmore,has been a director of the Company since June 2007 and Chair of Ultralife Corporation Board of Directors since March 2010. Since 1985, he has been the Managing Partner of Grace Brothers LP, an investment firm that holds approximately 3% of the outstanding shares of Ultralife Corporation common stock. Mr. Whitmore and Grace Brothers LP collectively hold or claim beneficial ownership of 37.3% of the outstanding shares of Ultralife Corporation common stock. Mr. Whitmore has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Over the past several years, Mr. Whitmore has served as a director of several privately held companies in which Grace Brothers LP and its affiliates held investments as well as not-for-profit organizations.
高管简历
中英对照 | 中文 | 英文- Michael E. Manna
迈克尔·E·曼纳，自2022年11月22日起担任Ultralife Corporation总裁兼首席执行官，并担任公司董事。曼纳先生在电池行业有近30年的经验，都是在Ultralife Corporation工作。他于1993年加入公司，在工程、运营、产品管理、研发和销售等领域担任多个领导职务，责任日益增加。最近，曼纳先生担任电池和能源产品总裁，并继续领导该业务部门。在商业和政府/国防市场的多个化学领域，曼纳是一位广受认可的可充电和一次电池设计专家。他获得了该公司的多项专利，并且是向市场交付第一个锂离子聚合物电池的团队的关键成员。Manna先生拥有罗切斯特理工学院计算机科学学士学位。
Michael E. Manna,has served as Ultralife Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company since November 22, 2022. Mr. Manna has almost thirty years' experience in the battery industry, all with Ultralife Corporation. He joined the Company in 1993 and held numerous leadership positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, operations, product management, research & development and sales. Most recently, Mr. Manna served as President, Battery & Energy Products and continues in his leadership of this business segment. Mr. Manna is a well-recognized expert in rechargeable and primary battery cell design across multiple chemistries in both commercial and government/defense markets. He has been awarded several patents for the Company and was a key member of the team that delivered the first Lithium-Ion Polymer Cell to the market. Mr. Manna has a BS degree in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology.- 迈克尔·E·曼纳，自2022年11月22日起担任Ultralife Corporation总裁兼首席执行官，并担任公司董事。曼纳先生在电池行业有近30年的经验，都是在Ultralife Corporation工作。他于1993年加入公司，在工程、运营、产品管理、研发和销售等领域担任多个领导职务，责任日益增加。最近，曼纳先生担任电池和能源产品总裁，并继续领导该业务部门。在商业和政府/国防市场的多个化学领域，曼纳是一位广受认可的可充电和一次电池设计专家。他获得了该公司的多项专利，并且是向市场交付第一个锂离子聚合物电池的团队的关键成员。Manna先生拥有罗切斯特理工学院计算机科学学士学位。
- Michael E. Manna,has served as Ultralife Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company since November 22, 2022. Mr. Manna has almost thirty years' experience in the battery industry, all with Ultralife Corporation. He joined the Company in 1993 and held numerous leadership positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, operations, product management, research & development and sales. Most recently, Mr. Manna served as President, Battery & Energy Products and continues in his leadership of this business segment. Mr. Manna is a well-recognized expert in rechargeable and primary battery cell design across multiple chemistries in both commercial and government/defense markets. He has been awarded several patents for the Company and was a key member of the team that delivered the first Lithium-Ion Polymer Cell to the market. Mr. Manna has a BS degree in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology.
- Philip A. Fain
Philip A. Fain， 2009年11月被任命为Ultralife公司首席财务官，2009年12月被任命为财务主管，2013年4月被任命为公司秘书。他曾担任业务发展副总裁，于2008年2月加入Ultralife公司。在加入Ultralife Corporation之前，他是GO, LLC（一家管理咨询公司）的CXO管理合伙人，他于2003年11月共同创立了该公司，ULTRALIFE CORP保留该公司与Ultralife Corporation的收购活动有关。在创立CXO on the GO, LLC之前，Fain先生曾担任Luxottica, SpA的RayBan Sunoptics财务副总裁。在Luxottica收购Bausch & Lomb的全球眼镜业务之前，他曾担任Bausch & Lomb的全球眼镜高级财务副总裁（1997年至1999年），以及美国太阳镜业务副总裁兼财务总监（1993年至1996年）。在这些职位上，他领导了为Bausch & Lomb收购一些世界上最受欢迎的太阳镜公司和品牌的过程。从1983年到1993年，他在Bausch & Lomb担任多个职位，包括公司会计、财务和审计的行政职位。他的职业生涯始于1977年，担任Arthur Andersen & Co.的注册会计师和顾问。他获得the University of Rochester的经济学学士学位和the University of Rochester的William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration的工商管理硕士学位。
Philip A. Fain,was named Ultralife Corporation Chief Financial Officer in November 2009, Treasurer in December 2009 and Corporate Secretary in April 2013. He previously served as Vice President of Business Development, having joined Ultralife Corporation in February 2008. Prior to joining Ultralife Corporation , he was Managing Partner of CXO on the GO, LLC, a management-consulting firm, which he co-founded in November 2003 and which we retained in connection with Ultralife Corporation acquisition activity. Prior to founding CXO on the GO, LLC, Mr. Fain served as Vice President of Finance - RayBan Sunoptics for Luxottica, SpA. Prior to the acquisition of Bausch & Lomb's global eyewear business by Luxottica, Mr. Fain served as Bausch & Lomb's Senior Vice President Finance - Global Eyewear from 1997 to 1999 and as Vice President and Controller for the US Sunglass business from 1993 to 1996. In these roles, he led the process to acquire some of the world's most sought-after sunglass companies and brands for Bausch & Lomb. From 1983 to 1993, Mr. Fain served in various positions with Bausch & Lomb including executive positions in corporate accounting, finance and audit. Mr. Fain began his career as a CPA and consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co. in 1977. He received his BA in Economics from the University of Rochester and an MBA from the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration of the University of Rochester.- Philip A. Fain， 2009年11月被任命为Ultralife公司首席财务官，2009年12月被任命为财务主管，2013年4月被任命为公司秘书。他曾担任业务发展副总裁，于2008年2月加入Ultralife公司。在加入Ultralife Corporation之前，他是GO, LLC（一家管理咨询公司）的CXO管理合伙人，他于2003年11月共同创立了该公司，ULTRALIFE CORP保留该公司与Ultralife Corporation的收购活动有关。在创立CXO on the GO, LLC之前，Fain先生曾担任Luxottica, SpA的RayBan Sunoptics财务副总裁。在Luxottica收购Bausch & Lomb的全球眼镜业务之前，他曾担任Bausch & Lomb的全球眼镜高级财务副总裁（1997年至1999年），以及美国太阳镜业务副总裁兼财务总监（1993年至1996年）。在这些职位上，他领导了为Bausch & Lomb收购一些世界上最受欢迎的太阳镜公司和品牌的过程。从1983年到1993年，他在Bausch & Lomb担任多个职位，包括公司会计、财务和审计的行政职位。他的职业生涯始于1977年，担任Arthur Andersen & Co.的注册会计师和顾问。他获得the University of Rochester的经济学学士学位和the University of Rochester的William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration的工商管理硕士学位。
- Philip A. Fain,was named Ultralife Corporation Chief Financial Officer in November 2009, Treasurer in December 2009 and Corporate Secretary in April 2013. He previously served as Vice President of Business Development, having joined Ultralife Corporation in February 2008. Prior to joining Ultralife Corporation , he was Managing Partner of CXO on the GO, LLC, a management-consulting firm, which he co-founded in November 2003 and which we retained in connection with Ultralife Corporation acquisition activity. Prior to founding CXO on the GO, LLC, Mr. Fain served as Vice President of Finance - RayBan Sunoptics for Luxottica, SpA. Prior to the acquisition of Bausch & Lomb's global eyewear business by Luxottica, Mr. Fain served as Bausch & Lomb's Senior Vice President Finance - Global Eyewear from 1997 to 1999 and as Vice President and Controller for the US Sunglass business from 1993 to 1996. In these roles, he led the process to acquire some of the world's most sought-after sunglass companies and brands for Bausch & Lomb. From 1983 to 1993, Mr. Fain served in various positions with Bausch & Lomb including executive positions in corporate accounting, finance and audit. Mr. Fain began his career as a CPA and consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co. in 1977. He received his BA in Economics from the University of Rochester and an MBA from the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration of the University of Rochester.