Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq: IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced the appointment of Aaron Akerman as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will begin his employment on January 13, 2020.
Akerman joins Immersion from Hypertec Group, where he was its CFO. He brings over 15 years of leadership experience in corporate finance, accounting, treasury, financial and strategic planning, and operations. Aaron will join Immersion’s executive team and manage the company’s finance organization.
“I’m thrilled that Aaron will be joining as our CFO,” said Ramzi Haidamus, Immersion CEO. “Aaron brings tremendous depth and breadth of finance expertise, operational leadership, and a strategic understanding of software and technology-driven growth businesses. With Aaron’s appointment, we now have a full leadership team on board to execute our growth strategy.”
As CFO of Hypertec Group, Aaron was responsible for the development and execution of its financing strategy to support its growth plan. He also developed and led the finance organization and supported Hypertec’s expanding international operations. Earlier in his career, Aaron was the CFO of Lasik MD Group and the VP of Finance for OZ Communications. Aaron holds a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting from McGill University. He is a CFA charterholder.
“I’m excited to be joining Immersion as it implements its new strategy,” said Akerman. “I’m attracted to the quality of the team and the strong growth potential of haptics as digital touch experiences play an increasingly valuable role in consumer products.”