MANHATTAN, KAS. — Tom Ogle has been named chief financial officer and vice-president of finance and I.T. at AIB International, effective Feb 2.

“We are thrilled to have Tom join the AIB team,” said Andre Biane, president and chief executive officer. “As we streamline our day-to-day business and continue growing internationally, Tom’s expertise will be critical to AIB International’s long-term success.”

Mr. Ogle has more than 20 years of experience with multiple financial functions along with information systems responsibilities. He has worked for large multi-national companies such as IBM Corp. and regional companies such as Continental Disc Corp. Most recently he was interim c.f.o. for Alphapointe, a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization serving the blind and visually impaired.

His experience includes roles in controllership, cost accounting and financial analysis, managing working capital, the financial aspects of international startups, acquisition due diligence, accounting process improvements, employee pension and benefits enhancements, and guidance to executive teams and boards of directors. His information systems experience includes leading the implementation of enterprise resource planning systems, simplifying and integrating accounting and travel expense systems, and establishing appropriate levels of I.T. security and financial controls.