Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 17, 2016

Interview with the CFO and SVP, Finance: FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLIR)

Singhi, Amit
Amit Singhi joined FLIR Systems, Inc., in August 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance, and leads all finance and IT functions. Prior to joining FLIR, Mr. Singhi was an employee of Ford Motor Company from August 1994 to August 2015, most recently as Controller of Ford Motor Company’s Global Customer Service Division — Aftermarket Parts & Services — since April 2015. Previously, Mr. Singhi was Chief Financial Officer of Ford South America from April 2012 to March 2015; Director, Americas Profit Analysis from January 2011 to March 2012; and Controller, Retail/Fleet Marketing & Global Lifecycle Analytics from January 2010 to December 2010. Prior to joining Ford, he was an engineer at General Motors R&D Center from 1989 to 1994. Mr. Singhi holds an MBA in finance and corporate strategy, and an M.S. in electrical engineering systems from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a Bachelor of Technology in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Profile
TWST: Please start with a snapshot of FLIR Systems’ history, leading into the company's overall business today.

Mr. Singhi: FLIR Systems was founded in 1978 in