Enstar Group (ESGR) Reports Q1 EPS of $2.32; CFO Harris Resigns

Enstar Group (NASDAQ: ESGR) reported Q1 EPS of $2.32, versus $1.77 reported last year.

Enstar announced that Richard Harris informed the company of his intention to step aside from his role as Chief Financial Officer on August 15, 2015. Mark Smith will join the company as its new Chief Financial Officer on that date. Mr. Harris' decision is for personal reasons and he will remain with the Company for an extended period to facilitate a smooth transition of his responsibilities to Mr. Smith.

"Richard has been a key member of our executive leadership team since 2003 and we have an overwhelming amount of respect for him and his accomplishments," said Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar. "He has been an invaluable partner to me, and his passion, integrity and stewardship of our financial strength has been integral to our success during his tenure. I am pleased that Richard will remain with Enstar to support the business and Mark as we transition."

Mr. Smith has been a Partner at Deloitte & Touche, Bermuda since 1988 in Deloitte's accounting and auditing services group. He has had a distinguished public accounting career specializing in the insurance industry. Mr. Smith currently serves as the head of Deloitte's financial advisory practice and as chairman of the Insurance Advisory Committee, a Bermuda statutory committee that provides advice on insurance regulatory matters.

Mr. Silvester said, "I am very pleased that Mark will be joining us as Chief Financial Officer. I have worked closely with Mark over many years, and he is very familiar with our company and our leadership team. He has significant financial and public accounting expertise, a depth of industry knowledge, and proven leadership abilities. I am confident he will be a tremendous asset and strategic partner as we continue to grow our business on a global scale."

Richard Harris said, "During my 12 years with Enstar it has been extremely gratifying to assist with the company's significant growth and development. I believe that with the company in a very strong financial position, now is a good time to hand over the financial reins, which will allow me to spend more time with my family and eventually pursue other opportunities."

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