Lingo Media Corp (CVE:LM) said Thursday that Gali Bar-Ziv, an executive with more than 15 years of management and entrepreneurial experience, has been promoted to CEO from chief operating officer.
The Toronto-based developer of English language learning products said in a press release that Bar-Ziv replaces Michael Kraft, who will serve as chairman and remain an active director.
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"The board is very appreciative of Michael's contributions in building and enhancing our channel sales strategies,” Bar-Ziv said in a statement.
Bar-Ziv, who was also named as a director, is experienced in financing, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, channel development and corporate development, according to Lingo. He previously expanded revenue at a sales, marketing and distribution start-up and is credited with turning around the largest service division of a C$300 million financial services company
The appointments were approved at Tuesday’s shareholder meeting. The shareholders re-elected Jerry Grafstein, Robert Martellacci, Martin Bernholtz, Tommy Weibing Gong and Michael Kraft as directors. The reappointment of RSM Canada as auditor was approved.
Shares of Lingo fetched C$0.08 in Wednesday’s Canadian trading.
Last month, Lingo reported that its quarterly net loss narrowed as the demand for English- language learning programs in Latin America and Asia grew.
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