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Voyant Beauty Announces Brad Schechtman as Chief Financial Officer

Innovative CFO appointment signals Voyant commitment to transformational growth and expansion

HODGKINS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voyant Beauty (Voyant) today announced that Brad Schechtman will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective today. Mr. Schechtman will join the executive leadership team and report to Voyant CEO Ed Byczynski. Among other priorities, he will be readying the company for its next phase of transformational growth.

Mr. Schechtman joins Voyant Beauty, bringing two decades of financial experience in several manufacturing industries. Most recently, Brad served as CFO of Covercraft Industries, an automotive accessories manufacturer. Prior to Covercraft, Mr. Schechtman served as CFO to Voyant’s current CEO when both held senior positions at Duraco. Ed Byczynski became Voyant’s CEO in October. The company believes this familiarity and previous collaboration are added benefits.

"We sought a CFO with innovative financial vision, proven leadership skills, and the expertise to drive our aggressive growth plans. In Brad, we found the perfect blend to support our future expansion. I'm excited to welcome him to our team and leverage his financial acumen," said Ed Byczynski, Voyant CEO. “We have an aggressive transformational growth agenda, and I know that having Brad on our team will help us deliver that plan for our stakeholders.”

Bill Saracco, the current Voyant CFO, had previously scheduled his retirement for year-end. Voyant acknowledges his contributions and thanks Bill for his dedication and leadership.

About Voyant Beauty

Voyant Beauty is a leading, full-service partner in the personal care and beauty industry, serving customers at every stage of the brand lifecycle. Voyant Beauty was formed in 2019 following the acquisitions of Vee Pak, Aware Products, and Cosmetic Essence Innovations. Headquartered outside of Chicago, Voyant Beauty’s integrated network of innovation and 14 manufacturing facilities delivers responsive solutions and increased speed to market. Additional information about Voyant Beauty can be found at voyantbeauty.com.

Contacts

Carl Melville, carl.melville@melvillegroup.com, 760-671-1110

Voyant Beauty


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Voyant Beauty named Brad Schechtman CFO. He joins CEO Ed Byczynski's team and signals a commitment to growth. He brings 20 yrs mfg. finance experience
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Carl Melville, carl.melville@melvillegroup.com, 760-671-1110

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