STRATEGIC PARTNERS
February 17, 2003
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- eFunds Corporation (Nasdaq: EFDS) has made two more executive appointments, naming Thomas Liston as its chief financial officer and Robert Nakasone to its Board of Directors.
Liston has been serving as eFunds' interim chief financial officer since July of 2002. According to a news release, he will continue to have responsibility for dealing with the investment community as well as overseeing all of the company's financial functions. Before joining eFunds, Liston served as interim chief financial officer for PETsMART, Inc.
"Since joining eFunds, Tom has helped significantly in improving the company's financial and accounting operations and the efforts of Tom and his team will be a key component of our efforts to drive improved operating performance going forward," said Paul Walsh, eFunds' chairman and chief executive, in the release.
Nakasone has served as chief executive of NAK Enterprises, a venture capital investment and consulting company, since 2000. According to the release, he has more than 30 years of leadership experience with retail chains such as Toys "R" Us, Jewel Food, Osco Drug and Staples. Most recently, he served as CEO of Toys "R" Us. During his 14-year tenure with the company, he also served as president and chief operating officer; vice chairman; and president of its U.S. Toy Division.
