Exhibit 99.1
Vivint Smart Home Announces CFO Transition
Company Appoints Dale R. Gerard Interim CFO; Search Process Underway for Permanent Successor
PROVO, Utah – October 15, 2019 – Vivint Smart Home, a leading smart home company, today announced that Mark Davies, Chief Financial Officer, will be stepping down from his role to pursue a CFO opportunity outside of the smart home industry.
Dale R. Gerard, currently Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, will serve as interim CFO while the company conducts a comprehensive search. Vivint plans to retain a national search firm to assist with considering both internal and external candidates.
“Mark has created a talented and experienced finance team with a solid track record of growth and financial discipline,” said Todd Pedersen, CEO of Vivint Smart Home. “We thank him for his six years with the company and wish him the best in his next role.”
“Dale has my full trust and confidence as he steps into this new role,” continued Pedersen. “Dale has been spearheading our financial planning and investor engagement for the past nine years, and there is no one better equipped to ensure a smooth transition as we conduct our search for a permanent successor.”
Since 2010, Mr. Gerard has led Finance, Treasury and Investor Relations at Vivint Smart Home. Before Vivint, he worked as the Assistant Treasurer and Director of Finance at American Commercial Lines and was Senior Treasury and Financial Analyst at Wabash National Corporation. Mr. Gerard earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting and his MBA from Purdue University. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional.
About Vivint Smart HomeVivint Smart Home is a leading smart home company in North America. Vivint delivers an integrated smart home system within-home consultation, professional installation and support delivered by its Smart Home Pros, as well as 24/7 customer care and monitoring. Dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services, Vivint serves more than 1.5 million customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visitwww.vivint.com.