RUTHERFORD, N.J., Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cancer Genetics (Nasdaq: CGIX), a leader in enabling precision medicine for immuno-oncology and genomics through molecular markers and diagnostics, today announced the appointment of Glenn Miles as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 26, 2018. Additionally, Mr. Igor Gitelman, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company will be departing Cancer Genetics to pursue other opportunities.
John A. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Genetics, commented, “Glenn joins Cancer Genetics with a wealth of financial and accounting leadership experience, which we believe will be instrumental as we continue executing on our 2018 transformation strategy and build a foundation for sustainable growth and profitability. He has a proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies, which will enable him to play an important role in Cancer Genetics’ future. We are excited to have Glenn join the CGI team and look forward to his anticipated contributions.”
Mr. Miles has more than 30 years’ experience in a variety of accounting and finance roles. He has been a full time contractor with Cancer Genetics since July 13, 2018. Prior to joining Cancer Genetics, Glenn served as President and CFO of Catalytic Consulting LLC, a management advisory firm. Previously, he was Biopharma Controller for Europe, Latin America and U.S. oncology at Pfizer. Prior to joining Pfizer, he held various senior-level finance positions at Lehman Brothers and AT&T Mobility. He began his career as a public accountant at Grant Thornton. Mr. Miles holds an MBA from Mercer University and bachelors in commerce and accounting from the University of Alabama.
Mr. Miles commented, “I am excited to join CGI at a critical juncture for the Company. Jay and his team have made impressive progress toward repositioning the Company over the last several months, and I am eager to contribute to those efforts as we work to grow CGI’s business and build shareholder value.”
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