PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- SPECTRA SYSTEMS today announced
that Philip C. Galbo, Senior Vice President of CVS Corp., has joined Spectra's
board of directors, thereby expanding Spectra System's board to seven members.
Mr. Galbo has 30 years of experience in financial and strategic
management, and in addition to his current position as SVP and Treasurer of
CVS Corp., he is CFO of CVS Realty Company. Through his expertise in M&A,
capital markets financing, and investment management, he has led several large
acquisitions and divestitures. In addition, he has managed two public
offerings and several private financings, as well as developed a long-term
store expansion plan, all of which have significantly contributed to the
growth of CVS.
"We are extremely pleased and honored to welcome Phil Galbo to the
Company," said Nabil Lawandy, Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Spectra Systems. "Phil brings an abundance of fiscal management know how to
our Board of Directors and will no doubt have a major impact on the continued
development of our Company."
Added Mr. Galbo, "I look forward to helping Spectra Systems continue its
growth strategy of rapidly increasing its organic revenue, acquiring companies
where applicable, and executing financings as necessary."
Mr. Galbo has also held management positions with the Melville
Corporation, Toys "R" Us, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company and Gulf &
Western.
Spectra Systems Corporation, headquartered in Providence, RI is a market
driven company that is changing the way businesses mark, sense, track and
authenticate their products from production line to point of purchase. Its
cross-platform technologies, based on advanced materials and proprietary
hardware and software systems, offer an integrated approach to providing
customers with complete solutions.
Contact:
Nabil M. Lawandy, PhD, President & CEO, 401-274-4700,
nlawandy@spectrasystemscorp.com, or Scott Tillotson, Vice President
Marketing, stillotson@spectrasystemscorp.com, both of Spectra Systems
Corporation
SOURCE Spectra Systems Corporation
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CONTACT: Nabil M. Lawandy, PhD, President & CEO, +1-401-274-4700, nlawandy@spectrasystemscorp.com, or Scott Tillotson, Vice President Marketing, stillotson@spectrasystemscorp.com, both of Spectra Systems Corporation
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