
ValleyCrest Landscape Cos. welcomed Gareth Asten to its executive team as the Calabasas, Calif.-based firm’s executive vice president and CFO.
“ValleyCrest’s market leadership is impressive; the opportunity to have a hand in shepherding that continued success is an attractive one,” Asten said. “ValleyCrest is a company with a storied history and a promising future. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
With more than 20 years of working in corporate finance, operations and business leadership, Asten’s experience includes strategic planning; driving profitable growth; and capital and financial strategies. Prior to joining ValleyCrest, he served in various roles at Bolthouse Farms, and most recently as vice president of finance and planning.
Asten has also held designations as a senior associate at Willis Stein & Partners, as an acting CFO/vice president of business development and planning at Ubiquity Brands and as a mergers and acquisitions analyst at Lazard Freres.
“We’re excited to have Gareth on board. His blend of operational experience and financial expertise, coupled with a proven track record of cultivating sustainable growth is a valuable combination,” said Roger Zino, ValleyCrest CEO. “We look forward to his contributions.”