Woodward Appoints Paxton McVoy as Chief Information Officer
Key Highlights
- ➤Woodward (WWD) appoints Paxton McVoy executive vice president and CIO, effective Oct. 19, 2026
- ➤McVoy will lead global IT and digital strategy, including ERP, AI, cybersecurity, and analytics
- ➤McVoy joins from Veralto, where he served as senior vice president and CIO
Expert Statements
Chip Blankenship, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Woodward
“Paxton has a proven history of using technology to improve business performance and leading digital transformation across complex global organizations like ours. In this role he will help us to set the direction for how information technology will support our long-term growth strategy”
Chip Blankenship, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Woodward
“His experience shaping enterprise technology strategy, advancing AI capabilities, and building strong teams will help us strengthen Woodward's digital foundation in line with our efforts to serve customers and create shareholder value.”
Paxton McVoy, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Woodward
“I am looking forward to joining Woodward at an important point in the company's growth”
Paxton McVoy, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Woodward
“Woodward's focus on innovation, operational excellence, and creating value for customers and shareholders creates a real opportunity to use technology as a strategic advantage. I look forward to working with the leadership team and Woodward members around the world to help ensure the success of the company's digital transformation.”
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), a global leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, today announced the appointment of Paxton McVoy as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective Oct. 19, 2026. He will join the company's Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Chip Blankenship.
In this newly created role, McVoy will lead Woodward's global information technology organization and set the direction for the company’s digital strategy, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled business transformation.
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