McVoy named EVP, CIO at Woodward

FORT COLLINS — Paxton McVoy was named executive vice president and chief information officer, effective Monday, at Woodward Inc. (Nasdaq: WWD), a Fort Collins-based company that manufactures aerospace and industrial energy control equipment.

According to a news release, McVoy will report directly to CEO Chip Blankenship.

In this newly created role, McVoy will lead Woodward’s global information technology organization and set the direction for the company’s digital strategy, including enterprise resource planning, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and technology-enabled business transformation.

McVoy joins Woodward from Veralto, where he was senior vice president and CIO. After Veralto’s separation from Danaher, he led the new public company’s global technology strategy and operations and helped build Veralto’s technology organization after the company became independent. His responsibilities included enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data and artificial-intelligence infrastructure, procurement and oversight of the ERP portfolio across 13 operating companies.

Earlier in his career, he held senior IT leadership roles at Medtronic, including vice president and CIO for the company’s Surgical Innovations business. He also previously was instrumental in leading Medtronic’s transition from Oracle to SAP. 

“Paxton has a proven history of using technology to improve business performance and leading digital transformation across complex global organizations like ours,” Blankenship said in a prepared statement. “In this role he will help us to set the direction for how information technology will support our long-term growth strategy. His experience shaping enterprise technology strategy, advancing AI capabilities and building strong teams will help us strengthen Woodward’s digital foundation in line with our efforts to serve customers and create shareholder value.”

McVoy holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Otterbein University and a master’s in business administration from The Ohio State University.

“I am looking forward to joining Woodward at an important point in the company’s growth,” McVoy said in the news release. “Woodward’s focus on innovation, operational excellence, and creating value for customers and shareholders creates a real opportunity to use technology as a strategic advantage. I look forward to working with the leadership team and Woodward members around the world to help ensure the success of the company’s digital transformation.”

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