Turning Point Brands Appoints Andrew Flynn as Chief Financial Officer
11 Mars 2024 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (“TPB” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TPB),
a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded consumer
products, including alternative smoking accessories and consumables
with active ingredients, announced today the appointment Andrew
Flynn as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective on or
before April 1, 2024. Mr. Flynn is replacing Louie Reformina, who
will step down to pursue other opportunities.
Prior to joining Turning Point Brands, Mr. Flynn served as the
CFO of Connected Cannabis Co. where he was responsible for bringing
sustained profitable growth, expanding geographically and
recapitalizing the company. In this role Mr. Flynn operationalized
and reshaped the finance, IT, legal and compliance organizations to
meet business objectives. Before joining Connected he served as Sr.
Vice President of Juul Labs. Earlier in his career he served as
Vice President of Finance, at James Hardie Building Products, and
Vice President of Finance at Arrow Electronics. Mr. Flynn holds a
BS from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of
Colorado Denver.
“Turning Point Brands is one of the most innovative and
well-capitalized companies in the industry. TPB’s iconic Zig-Zag
and Stoker’s brands and market-leading distribution platform set it
apart in this rapidly evolving space. As CFO, I look forward to
working with the Board and management team to maximize long-term
shareholder value,” said Mr. Flynn.
“Andrew has led key initiatives across all areas of finance and
broader strategic planning throughout his career. His diverse
operating background and industry expertise ideally positions him
to help us maximize the value of our brands, continue to modernize
our organization, and grow our free cash flow,” said Graham Purdy,
Turning Point Brands President and CEO.
“I have enjoyed getting to know Andrew and am excited to have
him on board. I am confident he will hit the ground running and be
immediately accretive to the organization,” added David Glazek,
Executive Chairman of Turning Point Brands.
“I would like to thank Louie for his service to the Company,”
said Mr. Purdy. “Louie played a major role in improving Turning
Point’s capital structure, securing and negotiating the Clipper
Distribution Agreement, spearheading our IT initiatives, and
navigating our transition from the pandemic. I look forward to
tracking his future progress.”
About Turning Point Brands
Turning Point Brands (NYSE: TPB) is a manufacturer, marketer and
distributor of branded consumer products, including alternative
smoking accessories and consumables with active ingredients,
through its iconic Zig-Zag® and Stoker’s® brands. TPB’s products
are available in more than 210,000 retail outlets in North America
in addition to its ecommerce platforms. For the latest news and
information about TPB and its brands, please visit
www.turningpointbrands.com.
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