Allied Motion names new CFO
Allied Motion Technologies Inc. has hired Robert P. Maida to become the chief financial officer effective Dec. 1, to replace Richard D. Smith who will retire on March 31, 2013.
Smith currently serves as the executive chairman of the board of directors and the chief financial officer and will work with Maida until his retirement to provide a smooth transition of the CFO’s responsibilities. After his retirement, Smith will continue to serve as a board member.
“Rob combines strong international finance, motion industry and extensive training/experience of lean tools and principles, all of which will contribute to the accomplishment of the strategic goals and objectives of our company,” said Dick Warzala, president and CEO. “Rob will be a key member of our Operational Excellence Team as we expand and implement Allied Systematic Tools (AST) in all areas of our business. His past leadership experience in implementing ERP systems will also help ensure a successful installation of the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP System, currently being implemented throughout the Company.”
Prior to joining Allied, Maida worked for over two years as the director of finance for Avox Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Zodiac Aerospace. Prior to that, he worked for API Motion/Danaher Motion, where he progressed to the position of director of finance for the Applied Products Group of Danaher Motion, a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation.
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