Weatherford CAO Desmond Mills to resign; Maximiliano Kricorian named successor
Weatherford International said its Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Desmond Mills, will resign effective October 16, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. Maximiliano Kricorian, the company's current Senior Vice President and Treasurer, will take over the chief accounting officer role when Mills leaves, which gives shareholders a known successor from inside the finance team.
Key points
- Desmond Mills notified Weatherford of his resignation on September 2, 2026; it takes effect October 16, 2026.
- Mills is leaving to pursue another opportunity, according to the filing.
- Maximiliano Kricorian, 50, becomes Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective on Mills' departure date.
- Kricorian has been with Weatherford for over 13 years and has been Senior Vice President and Treasurer since January 2026.
The filing
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