Vista Outdoor Inc., the parent of Bushnell, Federal Premium, Savage Arms, Primos, Blackhawk! and Boll, named Michael Pici to serve as its vice president of investor relations.
"We're excited to have Michael join Vista Outdoor as Vice President of IR," said Stephen Nolan, Vista Outdoor senior vice president and chief financial officer. "His experience leading us through the spin-off, knowledge of the business, and connections in the financial community make him an excellent fit for our company."
Pici will report to Nolan and is responsible for interfacing with the investment community, communicating the company's financial messaging, and developing and managing relationships with new and current investors, analysts and other stakeholders.
Pici was serving as the director of investor relations for ATK since September of 2013 and successfully led the company through the spin-off into Vista Outdoor. While at ATK, he was responsible for leading the IR function of the aerospace, defense and commercial products company. Previously, he was employed by ITT and spin-off Exelis in McLean, Virginia, for 10 years, most recently as the director of financial planning and analysis. At ITT Exelis, Pici was responsible for financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and ensuring effective functional processes and controls for the $6 billion Defense business. Prior to ITT Exelis, he worked for Pitney Bowes, Inc. and Bernard C. Harris Publishing Co., Inc.
Pici received his B.B.A. in Marketing Management and his MBA in Financial Management from Pace University.
Vista Outdoor operates in two segments, Shooting Sports and Outdoor Products, and has more than 30 brands. They include: Federal Premium, Bushnell, Savage Arms, Blackhawk!, Primos, Final Approach, Uncle Mike's, Hoppe's, RCBS, Alliant Powder, CCI, Speer, Champion Targets, Gold Tip Arrows, Weaver Optics, Outers, Boll and Serengeti.
