NEW HAVEN, CT — Proliance International has announced that Arlen Henock will join the company as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. Henock will succeed Richard Wisot, who will retain the positions of vice president, secretary and treasurer.
Henock brings with him a wealth of public company financial accounting and management experience. Prior to joining Proliance, he spent almost 27 years at Pitney Bowes Inc., most recently serving as president of Pitney Bowes’ Legal Solutions. Prior to that, he was vice president of finance of Pitney Bowes’ Global Enterprise Solutions, where he served as chief financial officer and chief operating officer for a major Pitney Bowes business segment producing more than $1 billion in revenue.
Before taking on his operating segment role, Henock was chief accounting officer of Pitney Bowes and held the titles of vice president of finance, controller and chief tax counsel. In this capacity, he was responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, tax and financial planning for the company. During his tenure with Pitney Bowes, Henock successfully led or participated in many acquisitions, divestitures and expense reduction initiatives that helped drive improved financial performance and enhanced business operations.
Henock holds an M.B.A and J.D. from Pace University. He also holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from Baruch College. He is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the New York and Connecticut Bars.
“With nearly 30 years of financial management and business experience and a strong track record of enhancing profitability, Arlen is an excellent addition to our management team,” said Charles Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Proliance. “I look forward to working closely with Arlen as we position the business for improved performance and profitability going forward.”
Johnson continued, “We are also pleased that Rich will continue in the role of vice president, secretary and treasurer. Rich will oversee the company’s treasury function, banking relationships and play an active role in investor relations as he continues his contribution to the management of our company. Rich has been an integral part of the Proliance family since 2001, and his strong financial stewardship has been vital over the years.”
Wisot added, “I am excited to focus my efforts on my new role at Proliance, which is consistent with both my professional and personal goals over the next few years. I am proud of the work we are doing, and I look forward to working with Arlen and Charley as we continue to implement our strategy.”
