Summary
This Form 8-K filing by Global Payments Inc. (GPN) on August 19, 2008, primarily reports a change in its senior accounting leadership. Effective August 15, 2008, Martin A. Picciano resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. The company has promptly appointed Daniel C. O’Keefe to fill this role, effective August 18, 2008, designating him as the Principal Accounting Officer. Mr. O'Keefe brings significant experience to the position, having held senior financial and accounting roles at several well-known companies including Beazer Homes USA, Inc., RBS Lynk, and First Data, and most recently serving as Chief Accounting Officer for Ocwen Financial Corporation. His qualifications include being a Georgia Certified Public Accountant and holding a Masters degree of Public Accountancy from Georgia State University. This swift appointment aims to ensure continuity in financial reporting and oversight.
Key Highlights
- 1Resignation of Martin A. Picciano as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 15, 2008.
- 2Appointment of Daniel C. O’Keefe as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 18, 2008.
- 3Mr. O’Keefe is designated as the company's Principal Accounting Officer.
- 4Mr. O'Keefe has prior experience as Chief Accounting Officer at Ocwen Financial Corporation.
- 5Mr. O'Keefe has held senior financial roles at Beazer Homes USA, Inc., RBS Lynk, and First Data.
- 6Mr. O'Keefe is a Georgia Certified Public Accountant with a Master's degree in Public Accountancy from Georgia State University.