8-KLeadership Changes

CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 18, 2005)

Filed November 18, 2005For Securities:CW

Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) filed an 8-K on November 18, 2005, to report a significant executive appointment. The Board of Directors elected Mr. David Adams as Vice-President of the corporation, effective November 15, 2005. This promotion follows his earlier appointment as President of Curtiss-Wright Controls, the company's Motion Control segment, in June 2005. Mr. Adams' extensive experience within Curtiss-Wright and prior roles at Goodrich and Lucas Aerospace, spanning over 20 years in various leadership positions including engineering, sales, business development, and program management, make him a well-qualified candidate for this new corporate role. His appointment signals a recognition of his contributions and leadership within a key operating segment and suggests a continued focus on strengthening the company's management team.

Key Highlights

  • 1David Adams appointed Vice-President of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, effective November 15, 2005.
  • 2Adams was previously named President of Curtiss-Wright Controls (Motion Control segment) on June 9, 2005.
  • 3Adams brings over 20 years of experience in aerospace and defense industries.
  • 4His prior roles include leadership positions in Electronic Systems, Integrated Sensing, and Business Development within the Motion Control segment.
  • 5Adams joined Curtiss-Wright in 2000, prior to which he held senior roles at Goodrich and Lucas Aerospace.
  • 6The appointment reflects the company's strategy of promoting experienced internal talent to key corporate leadership positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mr. David Adams has been elected as Vice-President of Curtiss-Wright Corporation.

Mr. Adams' appointment as Vice-President was effective November 15, 2005.

Before this corporate appointment, Mr. Adams was named President of Curtiss-Wright Controls in June 2005. He also held previous roles as Senior Vice President of Electronic Systems and Vice President, Integrated Sensing, within the Motion Control Segment, joining the company in 2000.

This appointment signals internal leadership development and recognizes an executive with deep operational experience in a key segment of the company. It suggests continuity and experienced management at the corporate level, which can be viewed positively by investors.