Orlando, FL, October 15, 2024 – Fortress today announced the appointment of Doug Cunningham as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Cunningham is responsible for overseeing Fortress' financial operations, company-wide optimization, capital allocation and investor relations activities, and will play a significant leadership role in guiding the company's financial and business strategy to support its long-term growth objectives and enhancing shareholder value.
"Doug’s experience is a powerful combination of deep technical knowledge and financial acumen, encompassing corporate finance, business strategy, and revenue growth," said Fortress CEO Alex Santos. "Doug's proven track record of strategic vision and strong business leadership will be invaluable as we continue to protect critical infrastructure supply chain operations from hostile nation-states and skilled threat actors.”
Prior to joining Fortress, Doug served as the acting Chief Financial Officer of Orlando-based PlanSource, a benefits administration technology and service provider. During his tenure at PlanSource, Cunningham played a pivotal role in driving financial performance and executing strategic initiatives that propelled the company's profitable growth and value creation for all stakeholders. He has also held a variety of impactful leadership positions at ReliaQuest and LHH.
"I am excited to join the talented team at Fortress and contribute to the company's continued success," said Cunningham. “America’s critical infrastructure faces cyber threats from around the globe, and I look forward to collaborating with the Fortress team to protect these industries that ensure our national and economic security.”
Doug Cunningham holds a BA in Accounting from Birmingham Southern College and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 2008.