CARLSBAD, Calif., July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf
Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced the appointment of Brian Lynch as its Chief Financial Officer,
effective immediately. Mr. Lynch also will continue in his role as
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Mr.
Lynch has served as Interim CFO since April
2017.
"Brian is an outstanding individual to lead the company's global
financial organization," said Chip
Brewer, President and CEO of Callaway Golf Company. "His
leadership skills and extensive experience across all facets of
finance, accounting and law make him an excellent selection for
CFO. Brian understands both our history and our vision for the
future and has demonstrated the skills and perspective needed to
lead our financial organization as we pursue our strategic growth
plan."
Mr. Lynch, who joined Callaway in 1999, has 30 years of
experience in financial, legal, strategic and operational roles.
Since 2012, when he was named General Counsel, Mr. Lynch has been
involved in all key strategic and financial matters for Callaway,
including SEC compliance and public accounting matters.
Mr. Lynch received his B.A. in Economics from Franklin and Marshall College and his J.D. from the
University of Pittsburgh.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering
commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf
Company (NYSE: ELY) creates products designed to make
every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company
manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells bags,
accessories and apparel in the golf and lifestyle categories, under
the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey®, and OGIO brands worldwide. For more
information please visit www.callawaygolf.com,
www.odysseygolf.com and
www.ogio.com.
Contacts:
Patrick
Burke
Scott Goryl
(760) 931-1771
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