David Bullwinkle has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:KODK), effective July 1, 2016. The Board of Directors has elected Bullwinkle a corporate officer of Kodak and he will report to Jeff Clarke, Kodak Chief Executive Officer.

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Bullwinkle, 42, will be responsible for leading Kodak’s worldwide finance, corporate development, internal audit and purchasing teams. He succeeds John McMullen, who is leaving Kodak to pursue another business opportunity.

“I am very pleased to announce Dave’s appointment as Kodak’s new Chief Financial Officer,” said Jeff Clarke. “Dave’s deep knowledge of Kodak as well as his financial acumen make him highly qualified to take on the CFO role. His appointment fulfills the succession plans we had put in place. I also want to thank John McMullen for his many valuable contributions to Kodak over the past two years and wish him every success in the future.”

Bullwinkle joined Kodak in 2004 and has worked in several financial management roles at the company including Worldwide BU Controller, Assistant Corporate Controller and External Reporting Manager. Most recently he has served as the Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, Director of Investor Relations and Vice President, Finance at Kodak since 2010.

Prior to joining Kodak, Bullwinkle worked as the Manager of Financial Reporting at Birds Eye Foods, Inc. and previously at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1996 to 2002 in various roles including serving as an Assurance Manager. He holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from St. John Fisher College and Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from SUNY Geneseo. Bullwinkle is also a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York. He lives in Victor, NY, with his wife and three children.

John McMullen, who is joining 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) as Chief Financial Officer, expressed his appreciation to colleagues at Kodak. “I want to thank the many Kodak employees I have worked with over the past two years and wish them great success in the future. It has been a tremendous opportunity to work with so many talented and dedicated people at Kodak.”

About Kodak

Kodak is a technology company focused on imaging. We provide – directly and through partnerships with other innovative companies – hardware, software, consumables and services to customers in graphic arts, commercial print, publishing, packaging, electronic displays, entertainment and commercial films, and consumer products markets. With our world-class R&D capabilities, innovative solutions portfolio and highly trusted brand, Kodak is helping customers around the globe to sustainably grow their own businesses and enjoy their lives. For additional information on Kodak, visit us at kodak.com, follow us on Twitter @Kodak, or like us on Facebook at KodakNow.

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