TORONTO, Nov. 27,
2023 /CNW/ - Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM)
("Aimia"), a holding company focused on long-term global
investments, announced today that it has appointed Suzanne ("Suzi") Raftery Herbst as Chief
Operating Officer, effective immediately.
Ms. Herbst joins Aimia from INNOVATE Corp. (NYSE:VATE) where she
most recently served as Chief Operating Officer (COO), playing a
key role in operational strategy and execution. INNOVATE is a
diversified holding company with a portfolio of subsidiaries
employing approximately 3,800 people in a variety of operating
segments including infrastructure, life sciences and spectrum.
Phil Mittleman, CEO of Aimia,
commented: "Suzi is a seasoned executive with over 23 years of
diverse operational experience spanning public and private sectors.
Her passion for driving operational efficiencies and building
high-performing teams aligns perfectly with our vision for Aimia.
We are thrilled to welcome such a dynamic and skilled executive to
our team."
Ms. Herbst added: "I am excited to join Aimia at a pivotal
moment in its journey. Working alongside Phil and the talented
team, I am eager to contribute to the strategic execution that will
drive significant value for our employees and investors."
Biography
Suzanne Raftery
Herbst is the Chief Operating Officer of Aimia Inc.
(TSX:AIM). She previously served as Chief Operating Officer of
INNOVATE Corp., where she also served as a director on several of
INNOVATE Corp.'s subsidiary boards. Prior to joining INNOVATE
Corp., Ms. Herbst was the Senior Vice President and Director of
Human Resources of Harbinger Capital and Harbinger Group Inc.
Before joining Harbinger Capital and Harbinger Group Inc., Ms.
Herbst was the Head of Recruiting at Knight Capital Group. Prior to
Knight, Ms. Herbst held various positions in the Human Resources
and Foreign Exchange Sales departments at Cantor Fitzgerald. Ms.
Herbst started her career in the Equity Sales department at Merrill
Lynch. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications
and Studio Art from Marist College.
About Aimia
Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) is a holding company that makes long-term
investments in private and public businesses through controlling or
minority stakes. We target companies with durable economic
advantages evidenced by a track record of substantial free cash
flow generation over complete business cycles, strong growth
prospects, and guided by strong, experienced management teams.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada,
Aimia is positioned to invest in any sector, wherever a suitable
opportunity can be identified worldwide. In addition, we seek
investments that may efficiently utilize the Company's operating
and capital loss carry-forwards to further enhance stakeholder
value.
For more information about Aimia, visit www.aimia.com.
SOURCE Aimia Inc.