Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that Chief Executive Officer Lynn M. Bamford has assumed the role of Chair of the Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022.
As part of the formal transition plan announced in 2020, David C. Adams has retired from the Company as Executive Chairman and will continue as a member of the Board of Directors. The Company will continue to have an independent Lead Director preside over executive sessions of the Board.
“On behalf of the leadership team and nearly 8,000 employees, the company wants to thank Dave for his steadfast dedication, service and leadership over his 22-year career with Curtiss-Wright,” said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “During his tenure, he was instrumental in advancing the One Curtiss-Wright vision, driving the business to achieve top-quartile financial metrics and producing tremendous value for our shareholders, customers and employees.”
Ms. Bamford continued, “As Curtiss-Wright’s new Chair, the company is looking forward to delivering on the next phase of the journey through the Pivot to Growth strategy. The Board is highly confident about the Company’s potential to maximize revenue, operating income, and free cash flow growth, and to deliver consistent, long-term shareholder value.”
Courtesy of Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
Photo Courtesy of Lynn Bamford’s LinkedIn.