(Playa Vista, CA) –November 23, 2011 – Belkin today announced that it has hired George Platisa as its new chief financial officer. Platisa joins Belkin from Ascent Media Group, a media content management and distribution company, where he was CFO and executive vice president.
“We are pleased to have George’s considerable experience and successful track record on board at Belkin,” said President and CEO Chet Pipkin. “His varied career experiences in entertainment, Internet, and healthcare will help Belkin make the right decisions and execute our plans in the global consumer and enterprise markets we serve.”
Platisa brings tremendous experience with strategic financial planning, global operations, inventory management, and mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he served in executive roles at Price Waterhouse, Broadband Sports, Pacificare of California, and The Walt Disney Co.
