U.S. Auto Parts Network Names Michael Yoshida Interim CFO - aftermarketNews

U.S. Auto Parts Network Names Michael Yoshida Interim CFO

The company also announced the resignation of David Robson.

CARSON, Calif. – U.S. Auto Parts Network has announced the resignation of David Robson as its CFO. Michael Yoshida, the company’s current controller, will assume the responsibilities as principal accounting officer and interim CFO, effective Sept. 19. Yoshida will oversee the company’s financial operations until a new CFO is hired.
 
Robson is resigning to pursue other opportunities as CFO for a new employer. Shane Evangelist, CEO, commented, "On behalf of U.S. Auto Parts and our board of directors, I would like to thank David for his contributions to the company as CFO. David’s financial leadership has helped strengthen the company’s financial position and finance group while positioning the company for continued growth. We are happy for David and his new opportunity and wish him the very best. We are confident in promoting Michael Yoshida to serve as our interim CFO while the company conducts a search for a new CFO. Michael brings a wealth of experience and history with U.S. Auto Parts, having served as our controller since 2009. We are confident that with Michael the company will continue its growth as U.S. Auto Parts continues to take advantage of the growing online auto parts market."
 
Robson announced, "I am grateful to U.S. Auto Parts for the opportunity to serve as its CFO and I believe the company and its finance team are well positioned to continue to succeed going forward."
 
Prior to his appointment as the company’s principal accounting officer and interim CFO, Yoshida has served as the controller of the company since 2009. From August 2005 until August 2009, he served as the vice president finance and controller for Hot Topic Inc. and as the senior director of finance and controller for Bristol Farms from December 1998 until August 2005. Yoshida served as CFO, vice president finance at Farmers Market from May 1995 to December 1998. From 1984 to 1995, he held various accounting and finance positions with Ralphs Grocery Co. and Irvine Ranch Farmers Market. Yoshida received his B.S. degree in accounting from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the California State University, Los Angeles. He is a certified public accountant.
 
 
 

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