Hanlon takes charge of finances

John J Hanlon has joined Synplicity as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

John J Hanlon has joined Synplicity as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Hanlon's responsibilities, as leader of the finance team, will include overseeing worldwide finance-related activities including; accounting and external reporting, investor relations, strategic financial planning, as well as spearheading new financial opportunities.

"We are excited to have an individual of John's calibre and breadth of experience join our executive team", said Gary Meyers, President and CEO, Synplicity.

"We expect that John's broad background as chief financial officer for both public and private companies and his tenure in public accounting will provide a strong foundation to our continuing growth and success".

"I am delighted to join such a talented organisation", said Hanlon.

"I am joining Synplicity at a time when the team is clearly executing on its strategic and financial objectives, and I look forward to helping the company achieve its next level of success".

Hanlon has more than 22 years of public and private sector financial management experience in high technology companies, with emphasis on software, Internet and manufacturing.

Most recently, Hanlon served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Accelrys, formerly Pharmacopeia.

Previously, Hanlon was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MDL Information Systems for 10 years and also spent 10 years in public accounting at Coopers and Lybrand.

Hanlon holds a BS from California State University, Hayward, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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