Curtiss-Wright CFO K. Christopher Farkas to retire at year-end; Gary Ogilby named interim CFO

CURTISS WRIGHT CORP

K. Christopher Farkas stepped down as CFO on October 5, 2026, and will remain Executive Vice President until his retirement at calendar year-end.
Gary A. Ogilby, 45, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller since 2020, was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer effective October 6, 2026.
Curtiss-Wright stated Farkas's decision is unrelated to business or financial performance; the company reports earnings on November 4, 2026.
Farkas joined Curtiss-Wright in 2009 and served as CFO since May 2020; the Board has begun a search for a permanent successor.
Ogilby keeps his Corporate Controller role and remains principal accounting officer; no compensation determination for the interim CFO role has been made.

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Departed

K. Christopher Farkas

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

CW · CURTISS WRIGHT CORP

Effective: 2026-10-05
Successor: Gary A. Ogilby
Filed: October 6, 2026, 4:44 PM ET

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.

Appointed (interim)

Gary A. Ogilby

Interim Chief Financial Officer

CW · CURTISS WRIGHT CORP

Effective: 2026-10-06
Filed: October 6, 2026, 4:44 PM ET

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.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

K. Christopher Farkas departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CURTISS WRIGHT CORP.

Action: stepped down
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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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.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Gary A. Ogilby was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer at CURTISS WRIGHT CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Chief Financial Officer

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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.

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