Dale R. Gerard of Vivint Smart Home Named a Utah Business CXO of the Year

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Vivint Smart Home (NYSE: VVNT) announced that CFO Dale R. Gerard has been honored as the Utah Business CXO of the Year. This recognition comes after over a decade of impactful financial leadership, including steering Vivint through a major SPAC merger in 2020. Gerard has been pivotal in advancing new business models and technologies, boosting the company's growth trajectory. Celebrated at a ceremony in Salt Lake City, he is also featured in Utah Business's June print issue. Vivint provides integrated smart home solutions, serving over 1.7 million customers in North America.

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• Dale R. Gerard recognized as Utah Business CXO of the Year, highlighting leadership success.
• CFO since 2019, instrumental in transforming business models, enhancing growth.
• Successfully navigated one of the largest SPAC mergers in 2020, facilitating public company transition.

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Vivint Smart Home, Inc. (NYSE: VVNT), a leading smart home company, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Dale R. Gerard is a Utah Business CXO of the Year honoree. Utah Business recognized Gerard for more than a decade of transformative financial leadership at Vivint, including spearheading one of the largest SPAC mergers of 2020 when Vivint joined the New York Stock Exchange in January 2020.

“Dale has helped guide Vivint through many of our key financial milestones,” said David Bywater, CEO at Vivint Smart Home. “His in-depth knowledge of the company and passion for our business has helped position us for continued long-term success.”

Gerard has led finance, investor relations and treasury at Vivint since 2010, serving as chief financial officer since 2019. Along with navigating Vivint’s transition to a public company, he has been instrumental in introducing new business models, technologies, services and partnerships that have contributed to Vivint’s rapid growth and resilient business model.

Before Vivint, Gerard was the assistant treasurer and director of finance at American Commercial Lines and was also the senior treasury and financial analyst at Wabash National Corporation.

Gerard has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from Purdue University. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional.

Utah Business recognized Gerard and the other 2021 honorees at an awards ceremony in Salt Lake City. Gerard is also featured in the magazine’s June print issue.

About Vivint Smart Home

Vivint Smart Home is a leading smart home company in North America. Vivint delivers an integrated smart home system with in-home consultation, professional installation and support delivered by its Smart Home Pros, as well as 24/7 customer care and monitoring. Dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services, Vivint serves more than 1.7 million customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.vivint.com.

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FAQ

Who was recognized as Utah Business CXO of the Year?

Dale R. Gerard, CFO of Vivint Smart Home, was named Utah Business CXO of the Year for his leadership.

What notable financial milestone did Vivint achieve under Dale R. Gerard?

Dale R. Gerard guided Vivint through one of the largest SPAC mergers in 2020.

How long has Dale R. Gerard been with Vivint Smart Home?

Dale R. Gerard has been with Vivint since 2010, serving as CFO since 2019.

What is Vivint Smart Home known for?

Vivint Smart Home is known for providing integrated smart home solutions and services across North America.