Nirvana Water Sciences appoints CFO
Nirvana Water Sciences Corp – a NY functional beverage company focusing on drinks for enhanced strength and longevity – has welcomed Gary Cooperman as Chief Financial Officer.
The company’s portfolio includes Nirvana Natural Spring Water and Nirvana Super, a performance line of waters, seltzers and shots infused with Vitamins D3, B-Complex and its proprietary ingredient myHMB Clear - a water-soluble form of HMB (Beta-hydroxy Beta-methylbutyrate).
Cooperman began his career in the Entrepreneurial Services Group of Ernst & Young, providing tax and accounting services for emerging technology brands in San Francisco and New York City. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Arts in Business-Economics and Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and earned his CPA from the State of New York.
Cooperman brings 30 years of financial and operational experience in building, managing and scaling growth organizations, systems and operations for technology, direct-to-consumer and consumer packaged goods companies. In his most recent role, he served as Chief Financial Officer of True Classic Tees, one of the fastest growing DTC men’s basic apparel brands.
Prior to the role, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Health-Ade Kombucha. Throughout his tenure spanning more than three years at Health-Ade, he spearheaded multiple successful fundraising endeavors. This includes securing an investment from Coca-Cola and navigating the business's acquisition by its foremost private equity sponsor, First Beverage.
Cooperman will lead the finance, legal, human resources and administrative functions at Nirvana Water Sciences reporting directly to CEO David Vanderveen.