Astronics Corporation Appoints Fay West to its Board of Directors
Astronics (ATRO) has appointed Fay West to its Board of Directors, effective February 6, 2025. West currently serves as Senior Vice President and CFO at Tennant Company (TNC) since April 2021, bringing over 20 years of financial leadership experience. She previously held the same position at SunCoke Energy and leadership roles at United Continental Holdings, PepsiAmericas, and GATX Rail Company.
West also serves as an independent director at Quaker Houghton (KWR) and is a former certified public accountant with a bachelor's degree in accounting from DePaul University. With her appointment, Astronics' Board now consists of nine members, with eight being independent directors.
Astronics (ATRO) ha nominato Fay West nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 6 febbraio 2025. West attualmente ricopre il ruolo di Vicepresidente Senior e CFO presso la Tennant Company (TNC) da aprile 2021, portando con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella leadership finanziaria. In precedenza ha ricoperto lo stesso ruolo presso SunCoke Energy e ha ricoperto ruoli di leadership in United Continental Holdings, PepsiAmericas e GATX Rail Company.
West è anche direttore indipendente presso Quaker Houghton (KWR) ed è un'ex contabile pubblica certificata con una laurea in contabilità presso la DePaul University. Con la sua nomina, il Consiglio di Astronics ora è composto da nove membri, dei quali otto sono amministratori indipendenti.
Astronics (ATRO) ha designado a Fay West para su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 6 de febrero de 2025. West actualmente ocupa el cargo de Vicepresidenta Senior y CFO en Tennant Company (TNC) desde abril de 2021, aportando más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo financiero. Anteriormente, ocupó el mismo puesto en SunCoke Energy y roles de liderazgo en United Continental Holdings, PepsiAmericas y GATX Rail Company.
West también es directora independiente en Quaker Houghton (KWR) y es una ex contadora pública certificada con una licenciatura en contabilidad de DePaul University. Con su nombramiento, la Junta de Astronics ahora está compuesta por nueve miembros, de los cuales ocho son directores independientes.
Astronics (ATRO)는 Fay West를 이사회의 이사로 임명하였으며, 이는 2025년 2월 6일자로 효력이 있습니다. West는 현재 Tennant Company (TNC)에서 부사장 겸 CFO로 재직 중이며, 이에 따라 20년 이상의 재무 리더십 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀는 이전에 SunCoke Energy에서 같은 직책을 맡았으며 United Continental Holdings, PepsiAmericas, GATX Rail Company에서 리더십 역할을 하였습니다.
West는 Quaker Houghton (KWR)의 독립 이사로도 활동하고 있으며, DePaul University에서 회계학 학사 학위를 취득한 전직 공인 회계사입니다. 그녀의 임명으로 인해, Astronics의 이사회는 현재 9명으로 구성되어 있으며, 이 중 8명이 독립 이사입니다.
Astronics (ATRO) a nommé Fay West au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, avec effet à partir du 6 février 2025. West occupe actuellement le poste de Vice-Présidente Senior et CFO chez Tennant Company (TNC) depuis avril 2021, apportant plus de 20 ans d'expérience en leadership financier. Elle a précédemment occupé le même poste chez SunCoke Energy et a occupé des rôles de leadership chez United Continental Holdings, PepsiAmericas et GATX Rail Company.
West est également administratrice indépendante chez Quaker Houghton (KWR) et est une ancienne experte-comptable certifiée avec un diplôme de licence en comptabilité de l'Université DePaul. Avec sa nomination, le Conseil d'Astronics est désormais composé de neuf membres, dont huit sont des administrateurs indépendants.
Astronics (ATRO) hat Fay West in seinen Vorstand berufen, mit Wirkung zum 6. Februar 2025. West ist seit April 2021 Senior Vice President und CFO der Tennant Company (TNC) und bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der finanziellen Leadership mit. Zuvor hatte sie dieselbe Position bei SunCoke Energy inne und leitende Funktionen bei United Continental Holdings, PepsiAmericas und GATX Rail Company.
West ist zudem als unabhängige Direktorin bei Quaker Houghton (KWR) tätig und ist eine ehemalige Wirtschaftsprüferin mit einem Bachelor-Abschluss in Rechnungswesen von der DePaul University. Mit ihrer Berufung besteht der Vorstand von Astronics nun aus neun Mitgliedern, von denen acht unabhängige Direktoren sind.
- Addition of experienced financial executive with over 20 years of leadership experience
- Strengthened board independence with 8 out of 9 members being independent
- Enhanced financial oversight through appointment of current CFO of NYSE-listed company
- None.
Peter J. Gundermann, Chairman, President and CEO, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Fay to our Board of Directors. Her deep expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational leadership will be invaluable as we continue driving growth and innovation in our industry.”
Prior to her role at Tennant, Ms. West was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SunCoke Energy, Inc., a raw material processing and handling company. She also held key leadership positions at United Continental Holdings, Inc., PepsiAmericas, Inc., and GATX Rail Company. In addition, Ms. West serves as an independent director at Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR), a global leader in industrial process fluids. She is a former certified public accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from DePaul University.
With Ms. West’s appointment, Astronics’ Board is now comprised of nine members, eight of whom are independent.
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company’s strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit Astronics.com.
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Nancy L. Hedges, CFO
Astronics Corporation
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Deborah K. Pawlowski
Alliance Advisors LLC
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