Gail Babitt Joins Kowabunga!® as Chief Financial Officer
24 März 2009 - 10:22PM
Business Wire
Kowabunga!� Inc. (NYSE-AMEX:KOW), a leading provider of
performance-based advertising and technology solutions, today
announced that Gail Babitt, age 45, has been appointed Chief
Financial Officer effective March 30, 2009.
Ms. Babitt has a diverse financial background that couples large
public company management experience with a proven track record of
success in an entrepreneurial technology environment.
Ms. Babitt most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of
WorldSage, Inc., a global consolidator of post-secondary education
institutions, where she helped develop the business model for a
start-up business.
Previously, Ms. Babitt served as Chief Financial Officer for
Pamida Stores, a private equity owned national merchandiser
operating over 200 stores in 16 states with annualized revenues in
excess of $800 million. She was a Partner with Envision Management
Group, Inc., a private consulting firm that provides financial
consulting services to various industries; Chief Financial Officer
for Onstream Media Corporation, a NASDAQ listed digital asset
management and streaming media company; and served as VP of Finance
and Corporate Controller for Telecomputing ASA, an Oslo Stock
Exchange listed application service provider.
Ms. Babitt began her career with Ernst & Young and Price
Waterhouse in the assurance and advisory practice, providing audit
services for clients in diversified industries including
entertainment, financial services, retail, technology and
communication, with most of her clients being publicly-traded
companies. From there she became a Manager in the Transaction
Services Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), providing financial
due diligence for mergers and acquisitions supporting financial and
strategic buyers and sellers.
Ms. Babitt received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting
from Nova Southeastern University and her MBA from Boston
University, and is also a Certified Public Accountant.
�Gail brings to Kowabunga a unique combination of public,
private, large company and small company experience,� said Richard
Howe, CEO of Kowabunga. �We believe Kowabunga will benefit from
Gail�s ability to translate strategic thinking into quantifiable
shareholder value. Her professional skills and integrity are
impeccable.�
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Babitt stated, "I am excited
about the opportunity to join the team at Kowabunga. I believe my
experience is complementary to the needs of the company.�
About Kowabunga!� Inc. Kowabunga is a leading provider of
performance based advertising and technology solutions. The company
operates three business units including a Direct Marketing unit, an
Advertising Exchange, and a Media & Web Properties segment. For
more information, visit www.kowabunga.com.
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