Electrovaya Inc. announced the appointment of Richard Halka as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Electrovaya, Richard Halka led several high-tech companies as EVP and CFO during periods of growth, strategic realignments, financial restructuring and organizational change. He blends significant North American and European operating and financial experience.

He was EVP & CFO of Iridium Satellite, then the world's large commercial satellite network operator, where he led its private-equity backed turnaround. Similarly he was EVP & CFO of Stratos Global Corporation, a TSX-listed company where he oversaw the integration of 4 acquisitions, directed and led its rapid growth as it became the fast growing company for its period in Canada and 4th fast in North America. In addition, Richard has held leadership positions on NASDAQ listed companies, several European based companies and was also formerly a Management Consulting Partner with KPMG.

He holds a Canadian CPA and CA. Richard Halka succeeds Paul L. Hart in the role of CFO.