Nautilus Inc. announced that it has hired Alan Chan as its chief legal officer effective August 2. Chan will lead all aspects of Nautilus’ global legal strategy, including corporate governance and compliance, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property. The company also announced the appointment of Sarah Jones, formerly corporate controller, to principal accounting officer.
Chan brings over 20 years of experience, including deep legal knowledge in the areas of supply chain, intellectual property and technology solutions and services. Most recently he was vice president of legal affairs and assistant corporate secretary for Arrow Electronics where he led global teams with diverse responsibilities, oversaw strategic initiatives, global M&A activity, and the company’s commercial transaction strategy and practices.
Chan commented, “I’m incredibly excited to join this amazing team focused on the noble vision to build a healthier world, one person at a time. I’ve been on a personal health and fitness journey dating back to college when I considered a career in sports medicine. The digital strategy also aligns with my experience in technology, and I look forward to contributing to our customers’ fitness journeys.”
Sarah Jones will have an expanded scope of interaction with Nautilus’ Board of Directors, be responsible for its quarterly report to the audit committee and play a larger role in overall risk management in addition to her current responsibilities overseeing accounting, financial shared services, credit and collections, SEC reporting, stock management, and internal control. Jones, who joined Nautilus in 2013, has held increasingly higher-level accounting and corporate controller positions during her eight years with the company.
“We are aggressively building our team with proven leaders like Alan and Sarah who give us a competitive advantage as we transform the business for long-term success,” said Jim Barr, CEO, Nautilus, Inc.“Their deep expertise in driving our legal and financial strategies will be pivotal for executing our North Star initiatives and growth plans.”
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