Curtiss-Wright Announces CFO Transition
Key Highlights
- ➤K. Christopher Farkas retires as CFO at calendar year-end after six years.
- ➤Gary Ogilby becomes interim CFO effective October 6, 2026, pending successor search.
- ➤Curtiss-Wright says Farkas’ departure is unrelated to business or financial performance.
- ➤Curtiss-Wright reports earnings on November 4, 2026.
Expert Statements
Lynn Bamford, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Curtiss-Wright
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Curtiss-Wright leadership team, I want to thank Chris for his excellence in leading our finance function as CFO over the past six years”
Lynn Bamford, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Curtiss-Wright
“Chris has played an important role in our strong financial performance and healthy balance sheet, while helping to create tremendous value for our shareholders.”
Lynn Bamford, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Curtiss-Wright
“I’ve appreciated Chris’ partnership in executing our Pivot to Growth strategy and congratulate him on an impressive career at Curtiss-Wright.”
K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and former Chief Financial Officer of Curtiss-Wright
“It has been a distinct privilege to serve as Curtiss-Wright’s CFO over the past six years and help shape the company over my nearly two decades in the finance function,”
K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and former Chief Financial Officer of Curtiss-Wright
“I am proud of our disciplined approach to capital allocation and ability to deliver consistent returns and immense value for our shareholders.”
K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and former Chief Financial Officer of Curtiss-Wright
“Gary has been an integral part of our financial processes for many years.”
K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and former Chief Financial Officer of Curtiss-Wright
“I have complete confidence in him and in the strength of our finance organization, and we will ensure that this transition will be seamless.”
K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and former Chief Financial Officer of Curtiss-Wright
“I want to thank the leadership team, finance team and Board for their partnership and I look forward to the Company’s continued momentum and success.”
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be retiring effective at calendar year-end. In connection with his retirement, Mr. Farkas has stepped down from his position as Chief Financial Officer, but he will remain with the Company as Executive Vice President until the Retirement Date to facilitate a seamless transition. Gary Ogilby, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, will serve as interim CFO, effective October 6, 2026, while the Board of Directors conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent successor.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Curtiss-Wright leadership team, I want to thank Chris for his excellence in leading our finance function as CFO over the past six years,” said Lynn Bamford, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Chris has played an important role in our strong financial performance and healthy balance sheet, while helping to create tremendous value for our shareholders. I’ve appreciated Chris’ partnership in executing our Pivot to Growth strategy and congratulate him on an impressive career at Curtiss-Wright.”
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