The Safariland Group , a global provider of safety and survivability products for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announced the appointment of Scott F. Harris as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Harris will be a member of the Company’s executive leadership team and will oversee the global finance and accounting operations of the company. Harris will report to Scott O’Brien, President.
Harris joins the company after spending the past 14 years at Delphi Automotive PLC, a vehicle components manufacturer. Most recently, Harris was Vice President, Finance and CFO for Delphi Thermal Systems, an operating segment of that company based in Troy, Michigan. Harris received his A.B. in Economics from Brown University and his MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.
“We are thrilled to add Scott to our executive team. His financial acumen and expertise, strategic thinking and leadership will be an exceptional advantage for the Company as we continue to grow globally,” O’Brien said. “Scott’s experience in international finance, including two expatriate assignments in Luxembourg and France, and mergers and acquisitions will be critical in supporting our key growth initiatives through the international market and strategic acquisitions.”