Verisign Announces the Retirement of George E. Kilguss III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer George E. Kilguss III will retire effective May 31, 2025, after 13 years with the company. Following his retirement, Kilguss is expected to serve as an advisor to the company.
The company has appointed John D. Calys, currently Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to succeed Kilguss as CFO. Calys, who has been with Verisign for 14 years, previously served as interim CFO during 2011 and 2012. His responsibilities have included corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax strategy, enterprise risk management, and sourcing and procurement.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) ha annunciato che il Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Direttore Finanziario George E. Kilguss III si ritirerà con effetto dal 31 maggio 2025, dopo 13 anni con l'azienda. Dopo il suo ritiro, Kilguss è previsto che ricopra il ruolo di consulente per l'azienda.
L'azienda ha nominato John D. Calys, attualmente Vicepresidente Senior, Controllore Globale e Direttore Contabile, per succedere a Kilguss come CFO. Calys, che lavora in Verisign da 14 anni, ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di CFO ad interim nel 2011 e 2012. Le sue responsabilità hanno incluso contabilità aziendale, rapporti finanziari, strategia fiscale, gestione del rischio d'impresa e approvvigionamento.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) anunció que el Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director Financiero George E. Kilguss III se retirará a partir del 31 de mayo de 2025, después de 13 años en la empresa. Tras su retiro, se espera que Kilguss actúe como asesor de la empresa.
La empresa ha nombrado a John D. Calys, actualmente Vicepresidente Senior, Controlador Global y Director de Contabilidad, para suceder a Kilguss como CFO. Calys, que ha estado en Verisign durante 14 años, anteriormente se desempeñó como CFO interino durante 2011 y 2012. Sus responsabilidades han incluido contabilidad corporativa, informes financieros, estrategia fiscal, gestión de riesgos empresariales y adquisiciones.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN)는 수석 부사장 겸 최고 재무 책임자인 George E. Kilguss III가 2025년 5월 31일부로 퇴직한다고 발표했습니다. 그는 13년 동안 이 회사에서 근무했습니다. 퇴직 후 Kilguss는 회사의 고문 역할을 할 것으로 예상됩니다.
회사는 John D. Calys를 CFO로 임명했습니다. 그는 현재 수석 부사장, 글로벌 컨트롤러 및 최고 회계 책임자입니다. Calys는 Verisign에서 14년 동안 근무했으며, 2011년과 2012년에 CFO 대행 역할을 했습니다. 그의 책임에는 기업 회계, 재무 보고, 세금 전략, 기업 위험 관리 및 조달이 포함됩니다.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) a annoncé que le Vice-Président Exécutif et Directeur Financier George E. Kilguss III prendra sa retraite le 31 mai 2025, après 13 ans au sein de l'entreprise. Après sa retraite, Kilguss devrait servir en tant que conseiller pour l'entreprise.
L'entreprise a nommé John D. Calys, actuellement Vice-Président Senior, Contrôleur Global et Directeur Comptable, pour succéder à Kilguss en tant que CFO. Calys, qui travaille chez Verisign depuis 14 ans, a précédemment occupé le poste de CFO par intérim en 2011 et 2012. Ses responsabilités comprenaient la comptabilité d'entreprise, les rapports financiers, la stratégie fiscale, la gestion des risques d'entreprise et l'approvisionnement.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) gab bekannt, dass der Executive Vice President und Chief Financial Officer George E. Kilguss III am 31. Mai 2025 nach 13 Jahren im Unternehmen in den Ruhestand gehen wird. Nach seinem Rücktritt wird Kilguss voraussichtlich als Berater für das Unternehmen tätig sein.
Das Unternehmen hat John D. Calys ernannt, der derzeit Senior Vice President, Global Controller und Chief Accounting Officer ist, um Kilguss als CFO nachzufolgen. Calys, der seit 14 Jahren bei Verisign ist, war zuvor in den Jahren 2011 und 2012 Interim CFO. Zu seinen Verantwortlichkeiten gehörten Unternehmensbuchhaltung, Finanzberichterstattung, Steuerstrategie, Risikomanagement und Beschaffung.
- Smooth leadership transition with internal successor already appointed
- New CFO has previous interim CFO experience with the company
- Retiring CFO will remain as advisor, ensuring continuity
- Loss of long-term CFO who served for 13 years
The Board expressed its sincere appreciation to Mr. Kilguss for his years of service to the Company and especially for his dedicated and mission-focused leadership. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank George for his mission-focused leadership over his 13 years at Verisign. His financial expertise and discipline have made Verisign a better company and served our shareholders well. And the strong team he has built will serve the Company for many years to come,” said Jim Bidzos, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
John D. Calys, Verisign’s Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Kilguss as Chief Financial Officer, effective upon Mr. Kilguss’ retirement.
“I am proud to welcome John back to the role of CFO,” said Bidzos, “John has been with Verisign for 14 years and has previously served as interim CFO during that time.”
Mr. Calys’ career spans more than 35 years and he has extensive experience in financial management and business leadership. Mr. Calys joined Verisign in December 2010. During his tenure, he has played key leadership roles, including serving as interim chief financial officer during 2011 and 2012. Mr. Calys has served as Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Verisign, Mr. Calys has been responsible for all corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax strategy, enterprise risk management and sourcing and procurement.
“I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the Company as CFO,” said Mr. Calys. “Working side by side with
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Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, enables internet navigation for many of the world’s most recognized domain names. Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the Domain Name System and the internet by providing root zone maintainer services, operating two of the 13 global internet root servers, and providing registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net top-level domains, which support the majority of global e-commerce. To learn more please visit verisign.com.
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