Weatherford to replace chief accounting officer Oct 16
Weatherford International announced the planned October 2026 departure of its Chief Accounting Officer and the internal promotion of a long-tenured finance executive to the role.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Weatherford International plc (WFRD) reported a planned leadership transition in its senior finance organization. On September 2, 2026, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Desmond Mills informed Weatherford he will resign effective October 16, 2026 to pursue another opportunity.
Effective as of Mr. Mills’ departure date, Maximiliano Kricorian
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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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.
Key Figures
Resignation notice date: September 2, 2026
Effective resignation date: October 16, 2026
Incoming CAO age: 50 years
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Resignation notice date
September 2, 2026
Date Desmond Mills notified Weatherford of his resignation
Effective resignation date
October 16, 2026
Date Desmond Mills’ resignation as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer becomes effective
Incoming CAO age
50 years
Age of Maximiliano Kricorian at the time of appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Tenure at Weatherford
Over 13 years
Length of time Maximiliano Kricorian has served in various finance, treasury and controller roles at Weatherford
Senior Vice President and Treasurer start
January 2026
Month and year when Maximiliano Kricorian became Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Vice President and Treasurer period start
August 2022
Start of his service as Vice President and Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer period start
May 2021
Start of his service as Assistant Treasurer
Key Terms
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, Certified Public Accountant, principal executive offices
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Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer financial
"will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer"
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"any transactions with Weatherford requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
Certified Public Accountant financial
"Mr. Kricorian is a Certified Public Accountant who began his career"
A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed accounting professional who has passed rigorous exams and met education and experience requirements to prepare, review, and officially certify financial statements and tax filings. For investors, a CPA's involvement is like a neutral referee confirming that a company's reported numbers are accurate and follow accounting rules, which improves trust in financial reports and lowers the risk of unexpected errors or misleading information.
principal executive offices regulatory
"(Address of principal executive offices)"
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What executive change did Weatherford International plc (WFRD) announce in this 8-K?
Weatherford disclosed that Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Desmond Mills will resign effective October 16, 2026, and that Maximiliano Kricorian will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer as of that date.
Why is the Chief Accounting Officer of WFRD leaving and when is it effective?
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Desmond Mills notified Weatherford on September 2, 2026 of his decision to resign, effective October 16, 2026, in order to pursue another opportunity, according to the company’s disclosure.
Who is Weatherford International’s new Chief Accounting Officer and what is his background?
Maximiliano Kricorian, age 50, will become Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. He has been with Weatherford for over 13 years in finance, treasury and controller roles, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since January 2026.
What prior roles did Maximiliano Kricorian hold at Weatherford International (WFRD)?
Before his new appointment, Maximiliano Kricorian served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since January 2026, Vice President and Treasurer from August 2022 to January 2026, and Assistant Treasurer from May 2021 to August 2022, after earlier senior finance and controller positions.
What professional qualifications does WFRD’s incoming Chief Accounting Officer have?
Maximiliano Kricorian is a Certified Public Accountant and began his career as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Weatherford notes he has held leadership roles in financial planning and analysis, operations finance, controllership, and public accounting.
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