Driven Brands Holdings Inc. announced that Gary W. Ferrera has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 10, 2023. Ferrera will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Fitzpatrick and succeeds Tiffany Mason. Mr. Ferrera has extensive financial experience and has served as a CFO for various firms across multiple industries for nearly two decades, during which he took two companies public.

Most recently, he served as the CFO of Skillsoft Corporation, an educational software company. Prior to Skillsoft, he spent four years as the CFO of Cardtronics, Plc., the world's largest owner/operator of ATMs. He also served as CFO at DigitalGlobe Inc., Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc., Great Wolf Resorts Inc., National CineMedia Inc., and Unity Media. Prior to becoming a CFO, Mr. Ferrera spent close to a decade as an investment banker in both New York and London.

Ferrera received a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Bentley University and his MBA in Finance and Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management. Prior to university, he served over seven years on active duty in U.S. Army Special Operations and Intelligence, and an additional 12 years in the reserves.