Woodward Appoints Paxton McVoy as First Chief Information Officer

Woodward, Inc. appointed Paxton McVoy as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective October 19, 2026. In this newly created role, McVoy joins the Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to CEO Chip Blankenship.

McVoy is tasked with leading the company's global information technology organization and directing its digital strategy. His primary focus areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and enterprise resource planning. He joins the company from Veralto, where he served as Senior Vice President and CIO, and previously held leadership positions at Medtronic.

CEO Chip Blankenship stated that McVoy's experience in digital transformation and AI will help strengthen the company's digital foundation to support long-term growth and shareholder value. McVoy noted that he looks forward to using technology as a strategic advantage to create value for customers and shareholders.