Itron names David Wright chief accounting officer and authorizes $100 million buyback
Itron appointed David M. Wright, its Vice President and Corporate Controller, as Chief Accounting Officer with principal accounting officer duties previously held by CFO Joan S. Hooper. The board also approved a share repurchase program of up to $100 million over 18 months, which may be started or suspended without notice depending on market conditions.
Key points
- David M. Wright, 54, approved as Vice President, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer by the board on September 19, 2024
- Wright has been Vice President and Corporate Controller since May 2019 and rejoined Itron in September 2018
- New share repurchase program authorizes up to $100 million of common stock over an 18-month period, effective September 19, 2024
- No new material compensation arrangement was disclosed in connection with Wright's appointment
The filing
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