RICHMOND, Va. , April 7, 2008 -- The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO), a global leader in security-related services, today announced that Michael J. Cazer has joined the company and will become vice president and chief financial officer effective May 2, 2008 . Cazer's appointment follows the previously announced planned retirement of Robert T. Ritter, who will remain with the company through the end of April to ensure a smooth transition.
Cazer joins The Brink's Company with 20 years of financial experience,
having served in numerous leadership positions at General Electric Company
(NYSE: GE). He most recently was chief financial officer of GE Security, a
Cazer began his career at GE in 1988. Prior to his most recent role as
chief financial officer of GE Security, he served as chief financial officer
of GE Consumer and Industrial Europe. Before that, he was chief financial
officer of GE Fanuc, and served in various finance-related executive positions
at GE, including a position on GE's corporate audit staff. He holds a B.S. in
business and economics, magna cum laude, from
"We are pleased to welcome Michael to The Brink's Company," said Michael T. Dan, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "As we move forward with our strategic plans, Michael's leadership, financial expertise and knowledge of security businesses will support our continued success. I am confident that he will be a great addition to the senior management team."