Curtiss-Wright Corp., the $1.6 billion manufacturer of motion control and flow control devices with headquarters in Roseland, N.J., hired Glenn Coleman as vice president and controller. Coleman, 40, replaced Kevin McClurg, 44, who was named vice president of finance of the company's flow control unit. Coleman joined Curtiss-Wright after 10 years with Alcatel Lucent, where he held various positions of increasing responsibility, including, most recently, vice president of finance of the wireless business group.
Cadence Design Systems Inc., the $1.6 billion developer of electronic design automation software based in San Jose, Calif., promoted Kevin S. Palatnik from senior vice president and controller to senior vice president and CFO. Palatnik succeeded William Porter, 52, who was named to the new position of chief administration officer. A 12-year veteran of Cadence, Palatnik became the company's controller in March 2006 and was promoted to senior vice president and controller in April 2007.
Domino's Pizza Inc., the $1.5 billion pizza delivery company based in Ann Arbor, Mich., named Wendy A. Beck executive vice president and CFO. Beck, 43, succeeded L. David Mounts, 44, who became executive vice president of supply chain services in October 2007. Beck joined Domino's after eight years at Whataburger Restaurants LP, where most recently she was senior vice president, CFO and treasurer. Before that, she was vice president of finance, CFO and treasurer of Checker's Drive-In Restaurants Inc.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., the $1.5 billion movie and television production studio in Los Angeles, named Bedi A. Singh CFO. Singh, 48, replaced Steve Hendry, who remains with the company. Singh joined MGM from Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc., where he was executive vice president and CFO from April 2006 until earlier this month, when Macrovision Solutions Corp. acquired the company. Singh also will serve in the newly created position of president of finance and administration at MGM.
McAfee Inc., the $1.3 billion technology security company based in Santa Clara, Calif., named Albert A. Pimental COO and CFO. Pimental, 52, replaced Eric Brown, 42, who in April rejoined Electronic Arts Inc. as executive vice president and CFO. Pimental joined McAfee from Glu Mobile Inc., which he started as executive vice president and CFO in October 2004. As CFO of Zone Labs Inc., he oversaw that company's April 2004 merger with Checkpoint Software Inc.
Autodesk Inc., the $1.2 billion provider of computer-aided design software based in San Rafael, Calif., announced that Alfred J. Castino will retire as senior vice president and CFO to spend more time with his family. Castino, 55, will stay with the company until a successor is chosen. Castino joined Autodesk in August 2002 from Virage Inc., where he was CFO of the video and media communication software company from January 2000 to July 2002.
Tropicana Entertainment LLC, the Crestview Falls, Ky.-based gaming resort company that reported $1.2 billion in revenue in 2007 and filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this month, appointed Robert Kocienski senior vice president, CFO and treasurer. Kocienski replaced Theodore R. Mitchel, who will now focus on his role as CFO of Tropicana's parent company, Columbia Sussex Corp. Kocienski joined Tropical after nearly two years as CFO of the Cosmopolitan Report & Casinog in Las Vegas.
Zebra Technologies Corp., the $868.3 million maker of bar code and plastic card printers and printing materials with headquarters in Vernon Hills, Ill., appointed Michael C. Smiley CFO. Smiley, 48, will replace Charles R. Whitchurch, 61, who will retire on June 30 after 17 years with Zebra as CFO and treasurer. Smiley joined Zebra from Tellabs Inc., where he held various financial and operations executive positions including interim CFO, vice president of international finance and treasurer.
Kemet Corp., the $658.7 million electronic components manufacturer based in Simpsonville, S.C., announced that executive vice president and CFO David E. Gable resigned to pursue other interests. Gable, 47, joined the company as controller in 1998 and was promoted to vice president and CFO in September 2003. Prior to joining Kemet, Gable held numerous financial positions with Michelin North America. Gable will stay with the company until a successor is found.
RailAmerica Inc., the $423.7 million short line and regional rail service operator based in Boca Raton, Fla., named B. Clyde Preslar, 54, CFO. Preslar succeeded Michael J. Howe, who stepped down as executive vice president, CFO and treasurer after Fortress Investments LLC. acquired the company in February 2007. Preslar previously was executive vice president and CFO of Cott Corp., a carbonated beverage supplier, in Tampa, Fla., from August 2005 to December 2006.
Blue Nile Inc., the $319.3 million online jewelry retailer based in Seattle, appointed Marc D. Stolzman CFO effective June 9. Stolzman, 41, will take over from Terri K. Maupin, 46, who in addition to being vice president and controller has been acting CFO since Robin Easton resigned on March 31 after less than a year in that positions. Stolzman joins Blue Nile from Imperium Renewables, a maker of biodiesel refining and manufacturing technology, where he has been CFO since March 2007.
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