Applied Industrial Technologies names Richard Wagner principal accounting officer
Applied Industrial Technologies said Richard M. Wagner, its Chief Accounting Officer & Controller since August 2024, will take over as principal accounting officer, succeeding David K. Wells, who remains principal financial officer. The change concerns internal reporting roles and does not alter the company's financial results or outlook as stated in the filing.
Key points
- Richard M. Wagner, age 56, becomes principal accounting officer effective after October 25, 2024.
- David K. Wells, Vice President – Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, will continue as principal financial officer.
- Wagner previously was Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer at Dentsply Sirona, Inc. and Hillrom Holdings, Inc. before joining Applied.
- The filing states no family relationships or reportable related transactions for Wagner.
The filing
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