Curtiss-Wright names Gary A. Ogilby interim CFO
The company reports earnings on November 4, 2026; it said Farkas’s retirement decision is unrelated to business or financial performance.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) announced a chief financial officer transition: K. Christopher Farkas has stepped down as CFO and will retire effective at calendar year-end. He will remain an executive vice president until his retirement date; Farkas has served as CFO since May 2020 and as executive vice president since January 2026.
The board appointed Gary A. Ogilby, senior vice president and corporate controller, as interim CFO effective October 6, 2026, while it searches for a permanent successor. Ogilby will continue as senior vice president and corporate controller, and as the company’s principal accounting officer. Curtiss-Wright said Farkas’s retirement decision is unrelated to its business or financial performance.
Filing Explained
The filing adds that interim CFO Gary Ogilby will also remain Curtiss-Wright’s principal accounting officer, alongside his continuing controller role; the interim appointment therefore places both CFO and principal accounting responsibilities with the same executive.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Interim CFO appointment: Effective October 6, 2026
Farkas CFO service: Since May 2020
Farkas executive vice president service: Since January 2026
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Interim CFO appointment
Effective October 6, 2026
Gary A. Ogilby
Farkas CFO service
Since May 2020
Chief Financial Officer
Farkas executive vice president service
Since January 2026
Executive Vice President
Ogilby's age
45 years
At the time of the announcement
Company workforce
Approximately 9,300 employees
Company description
Key Terms
principal accounting officer, financial planning and analysis, capital allocation
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principal accounting officer financial
"serve as principal accounting officer"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
financial planning and analysis financial
"financial planning and analysis"
Financial planning and analysis is the ongoing process companies use to create budgets, forecast future revenues and costs, and evaluate actual performance against those plans. Think of it as a company’s financial roadmap and compass — it shows where management expects the business to go, flags variances from the plan, and supports decisions about spending, investments, and risk. For investors, strong FP&A provides clearer signals about likely cash flow, profitability, and management’s ability to execute strategy.
capital allocation financial
"disciplined approach to capital allocation"
Capital allocation is the process of deciding how a company or individual uses their money to grow, pay bills, save, or invest. It matters because good decisions can help build wealth and ensure resources are used wisely, while poor choices can limit growth or cause financial problems. Think of it like managing your allowance—deciding whether to spend, save, or invest to meet your goals.
FAQ
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Who is the interim CFO of CW?
Gary A. Ogilby, senior vice president and corporate controller, became interim CFO effective October 6, 2026. He continues in those roles and as the company’s principal accounting officer while the board searches for a permanent successor.
When will CW CFO K. Christopher Farkas retire?
K. Christopher Farkas will retire effective at calendar year-end. He has stepped down as CFO and will remain an executive vice president until his retirement date.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 5, 2026
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Retirement of Chief Financial Officer
On October 5, 2026, K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (the “Company”), informed the Company that he will be retiring effective at calendar year-end (the “Retirement Date”). 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. Mr. Farkas joined the Company over 17 years ago and has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President since January 2026 and Chief Financial Officer since May 2020. The Company has commenced a search for Mr. Farkas’ replacement.
Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer
The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Gary A. Ogilby, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of the Company, to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective as of October 6, 2026 and until a successor may be appointed. Mr. Ogilby, age 45, joined the Company in 2010 and has served as the Company’s Vice President and Corporate Controller since May 2020 and Senior Vice President since 2026. Mr. Ogilby will continue to serve as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, and therefore continue to serve as principal accounting officer of the Company for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, during his tenure as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
No determination regarding compensation arrangements relating to Mr. Ogilby’s role as Interim Chief Financial Officer has been made as of the date of filing this Current Report on Form 8-K.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Ogilby and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Ogilby was selected to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ogilby does not have any family relationship with any director or other officer of the Company or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or officer. There are no transactions in which Mr. Ogilby has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
A copy of the press release announcing the above executive transition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated October 6, 2026
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: October 6, 2026 | ||||||||
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Contact: Jim Ryan | ||
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CURTISS-WRIGHT ANNOUNCES CFO TRANSITION
DAVIDSON, N.C. – October 6, 2026 – 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.”
“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,” said Farkas.” “I am proud of our disciplined approach to capital allocation and ability to deliver consistent returns and immense value for our shareholders. Gary has been an integral part of our financial processes for many years. I have complete confidence in him and in the strength of our finance organization, and we will ensure that this transition will be seamless. 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.”
K. Christopher Farkas joined Curtiss-Wright in 2009 and has held roles of increasing responsibility over the years, including Vice President and Corporate Controller, Vice President of Finance, and, since 2020, Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, he has led the Company’s finance organization, helping to build on Curtiss-Wright’s strong foundation of operational excellence
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and financial discipline. The decision by Mr. Farkas is unrelated to the business or financial performance of the company, which reports earnings on November 4, 2026.
Gary A. Ogilby joined Curtiss-Wright in 2010 and has served as Vice President and Corporate Controller since 2020 and Senior Vice President since 2026. With more than 20 years of experience, he oversees the Company’s accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, internal controls and audit coordination, and leads the monthly and quarterly close. He has contributed to Curtiss-Wright’s active portfolio management, including numerous strategic acquisitions during a period of substantial growth in market capitalization.
He will continue in this role in addition to serving as interim CFO. Prior to joining Curtiss-Wright, he worked within the audit practice of Ernst & Young where he spent the majority of his time auditing public multi-national companies. Mr. Ogilby holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the College of New Jersey. He is a CPA and is a Member of the AICPA.
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions and services mainly to Aerospace & Defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding Commercial Nuclear Power, Process and Industrial markets. We leverage a workforce of approximately 9,300 highly skilled employees who develop, design and build what we believe are the best engineered solutions to the markets we serve. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions through trusted customer relationships. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.
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