05.11.15
River Edge, N.J.-based Nephros Inc., which makes high performance liquid purification ultrafilters and an on-line mid-dilution hemodiafiltration system for use with a hemodialysis machine for the treatment of chronic renal failure patients, has appointed Malcolm Persen to its board of directors and as the chair of the audit committee.
Persen is currently the president of Resolute Performance Contracting, a solar construction firm that he founded in 2011. Previously, from 2009 through 2011, he was the executive vice president at Ironco Enterprises, a renewable energy contracting organization. From 2004 through 2008, Persen served as the chief financial officer for Radyne Corporation, maker of satellite and telecommunications equipment. While at Radyne, he was part of the management team that tripled revenues and sold the firm, resulting in a 100 percent return for shareholders. Earlier, Persen was employed as group financial officer for Avnet Inc., a distributor of electronic components and computer systems. Other experience included assignments with consultancies Arthur D. Little and Mercer Management Consulting. In addition, Persen lectured in finance at the University of Arizona from 2010 to 2013 and at Boston College from 1988 to 1999. He currently serves on the board of Valutek, a supplier of cleanroom supplies through direct and distribution channels. Persen holds a B.A. in political economics from The Colorado College, and an MBA from The Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
“We are excited to have Malcolm join our board of directors,” said Daron Evans, CEO of Nephros. “Malcolm’s financial acumen will serve us well as the chairman of the audit committee, and his experience in companies with complex distribution and logistics will serve us well as we seek to expand our customer base and product line.”
“I welcome the opportunity to join the Board of Nephros during this exciting time,” said MPersen. “Nephros’ unique technology platform provides a tremendous opportunity for growth as the company builds its business.”
Persen is currently the president of Resolute Performance Contracting, a solar construction firm that he founded in 2011. Previously, from 2009 through 2011, he was the executive vice president at Ironco Enterprises, a renewable energy contracting organization. From 2004 through 2008, Persen served as the chief financial officer for Radyne Corporation, maker of satellite and telecommunications equipment. While at Radyne, he was part of the management team that tripled revenues and sold the firm, resulting in a 100 percent return for shareholders. Earlier, Persen was employed as group financial officer for Avnet Inc., a distributor of electronic components and computer systems. Other experience included assignments with consultancies Arthur D. Little and Mercer Management Consulting. In addition, Persen lectured in finance at the University of Arizona from 2010 to 2013 and at Boston College from 1988 to 1999. He currently serves on the board of Valutek, a supplier of cleanroom supplies through direct and distribution channels. Persen holds a B.A. in political economics from The Colorado College, and an MBA from The Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
“We are excited to have Malcolm join our board of directors,” said Daron Evans, CEO of Nephros. “Malcolm’s financial acumen will serve us well as the chairman of the audit committee, and his experience in companies with complex distribution and logistics will serve us well as we seek to expand our customer base and product line.”
“I welcome the opportunity to join the Board of Nephros during this exciting time,” said MPersen. “Nephros’ unique technology platform provides a tremendous opportunity for growth as the company builds its business.”