Drive Shack Announces Key Leadership Additions
September 24 2020 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
New Chief Financial Officer to Join Company
on September 28
Drive Shack Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: DS) is pleased to
announce the appointment of two key, highly talented and
accomplished executives to its leadership team.
Michael Nichols has been named Chief Financial Officer and will
join the Company on September 28, reporting to Chief Executive
Officer and President, Hana Khouri. Mike brings over 25 years of
diversified global leadership experience in accounting, financial
reporting and treasury spanning several industries throughout his
career. Mike most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for
Wilks Brothers, a diversified investor in energy, transportation,
natural resources and financial services businesses. Additionally,
Mike has served in senior-level finance and accounting roles with
both Fischer & Company, a national commercial real estate and
real estate technology firm specializing in tenant representation,
and GameStop Corporation, where he served for 12 years.
“I am excited to welcome Mike to our leadership team, bringing
an extensive background and years of financial expertise to this
role,” stated Khouri. “Mike will be responsible for providing
strategic leadership and driving operational excellence to the
corporate finance and accounting organization and will work closely
with me and our Board of Directors on strategic financial
initiatives to best position Drive Shack for future growth and
expansion. We will benefit greatly from the experience and
leadership he has honed over the past 25 years,” added Khouri.
The Company is also pleased to welcome Kelley Buchhorn as Head
of Investor Relations, who will join the organization on October 5,
reporting directly to Khouri. Kelley is a seasoned finance leader
with over 30 years of experience in the retail industry. She most
recently served as Head of Investor Relations for JCPenney and has
an extensive background in several strategic accounting, finance
and investor relations roles with Pier 1 Imports, where she served
for over 27 years.
Khouri added, “We are pleased to welcome another talented and
highly experienced finance executive to the Drive Shack team.
Kelley will play a meaningful role in providing oversight of all
initiatives and strategies related to external communications and
investor planning and outreach, ensuring the Company is
strategically aligned in the investor and analyst community. We
will depend on her extensive leadership and financial background as
we continue to overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19
pandemic and execute our growth plan.”
About Drive Shack
Drive Shack Inc. is a leading owner and operator of golf-related
leisure and “eatertainment” businesses.
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