World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, announced Stephen Wideman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
“We are excited to welcome Stephen to our executive team”, said Ryan M. Hartman, President and CEO of World View. “Stephen’s extensive industry experience and shared value of space exploration–in all forms–as well as its inherent role in the preservation of our planet will provide crucial insights and guidance as we continue to expand our global remote sensing business and create a radically improved future for our planet.”
As CFO, Wideman will oversee all of World View’s financial activities including accounting and controllership, planning and analysis, investor relations, internal audits and reporting. Financial analysis services can be accessed at https://www.1cfoconsulting.com/services/financial-analysis-services/. Wideman brings three decades of expertise in the financial industry that will help ensure fiscal responsibility to support World View’s enterprise growth initiatives. His background includes a broad array of experiences in corporate financial management; financial planning, analysis, and risk management; investor relations; and corporate treasury for consumer products to government contracts. More recently, Wideman served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Erickson Incorporated, a leading provider of aviation services. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics from Tuskegee University and an MBA from the University of Georgia.
“I am thrilled to be joining the World View family,” said Wideman. “There is clear opportunity for value creation in the company’s differentiated mission set, addressable markets, strategic partnerships and talented workforce.”
