Tuesday, Alliance Data Systems Corp (ADS), a provider of marketing-driven credit solutions, said Charles Horn will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective December 7.
The Dallas headquartered company said Horn has extensive experience in the management and oversight of auditing and regulatory responsibilities. He previously served as chief financial officer for two large publicly traded companies, overseeing capital markets strategy, M&A, operations and other traditional CFO-related functions, the company noted.
Ed Heffernan, Alliance Data's president and chief executive officer said, "Among other key responsibilities, he will play a critical role in implementing new accounting changes and policies, and in serving as an additional face to investors."
In addition to Heffernan, Horn will serve as another liaison to the investment community.
Before joining Alliance Data, Horn was chief financial officer for Builders Firstsource, Inc., which sells building products to professional homebuilders. He also has served as finance and treasury vice president for Pier 1 Imports' retail operations. Prior to Pier 1, Horn held the chief financial officer position for publicly traded Conquest Industries.
ADS is currently trading at $61.11, up 0.20% on the NYSE.
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