Mr Arturi is the recently retired co-founder of BusinessEdge Solutions, a national consulting firm specializing in financial services, communications and the life science industries. He was formerly president of the US division of a consulting firm responsible for over $400 million in revenues.

Kevin O’Connor, president and CEO, said: As a consultant specializing in the financial services industry, Mr Arturi brings both breadth and depth of experience to our board. A resident of Remsenburg since 1999, he will also help to expand our knowledge of our western markets.