CARLSBAD, Calif., April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf
Company (NYSE:ELY) announced today that Robert K. Julian has left the Company and that
it has appointed Brian P. Lynch, its
General Counsel, to the additional role of Interim Chief Financial
Officer, effective today. The Company emphasized that Mr. Julian's
departure was not related to any disagreement in accounting or
financial reporting matters and that there has been no adverse
change in the Company's business.
The Company intends to consider both internal and external
candidates in its search for a Chief Financial Officer.
Brian Lynch has been with Callaway
in various roles for more than 17 years and was named General
Counsel in 2012. During his nearly 30-year career, Mr. Lynch has
helped handle a wide range of legal, strategic, financial,
operational and administrative matters for public and private
companies.
"We thank Robert for his many contributions during his time with
Callaway and wish him well with his future endeavors," said
Chip Brewer, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Callaway Golf Company. "Brian has been very
involved in all key strategic and financial matters since I joined
Callaway, including our SEC compliance and public accounting and
reporting matters, and I look forward to working with him to ensure
a smooth transition."
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf
Company (NYSE:ELY) creates products designed to make every golfer a
better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf
clubs and golf balls, and sells bags, accessories and apparel in
the golf and lifestyle categories, under the Callaway Golf®,
Odyssey®, and OGIO brands worldwide. For more information, please
visit www.callawaygolf.com, www.odysseygolf.com
and www.ogio.com.
Contacts:
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Brian
Lynch
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Patrick
Burke
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(760)
931-1771
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