Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND) announced today the appointment of Adam K. Bowen as Chief Accounting Officer, effective October 9, 2023.
Bowen has over 18 years of experience, most recently serving as Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer for BlueLinx Holdings Inc., where he was responsible for the company’s record to report functions including consolidations and financial reporting, SEC reporting, corporate tax, financial systems, internal controls, and enterprise risk management. Bowen has also served at companies including Abbott Laboratories, KPMG LLP, and Southern Company, and is an Adjunct Instructor of Accounting at Kennesaw State University.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Adam to Sonder, where he will oversee all accounting functions, including financial reporting and controls, as well as taxation. His deep domain expertise in accounting practice and public companies, as well as his proven leadership experience will be valuable assets as we continue executing on our plan to achieve sustainable cash flow positivity as soon as possible,” said Dominique Bourgault, Chief Financial Officer at Sonder.
"Sonder is a very exciting business and I’m delighted to be joining the company during this important phase of its journey,” said Bowen, Sonder’s incoming Chief Accounting Officer. “Sonder’s focus on innovation, technology, and design is revolutionizing hospitality in markets around the world. I’m looking forward to working with Dom and the entire Sonder team in continuing the important work of building world-class accounting functions.”
Sonder continues to strengthen its leadership team, having recently announced the appointments of Katherine Potter as General Counsel and Chad Fletcher as Vice President of Sales. Additionally, Sonder recently announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality executives Tom Buoy and Simon Turner to its Board of Directors.