08/11/2011
AGC Appoints New CFO to Composites Group
The AGC Composites Group, a part of AGC Aerospace & Defense, announced the appointment of Troy DePuma as Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial activities for Unitech Composites and Structures as well as Integrated Composites, Inc.
“The organic growth of our businesses as well as increased activity in acquisitions for the Composites Group has evolved to the point where a group CFO is required,” commented Al Haase, President of the Group. “Troy’s extensive background and mix of experience in aerospace and defense, manufacturing, and acquisitions is a perfect fit for our organization. We are pleased to welcome him to the AGC team.”
Mr. DePuma has over 25 years of experience in aerospace and defense and manufacturing. Mr. DePuma spent close to 20 years with the Textron companies, increasing his responsibilities in accounting and finance throughout his tenure. He was most recently vice president of finance for customer support and service at Textron’s, Bell Helicopter.Mr. DePuma’s experience also includes merger and acquisition due diligence and acquisition integration support.
Mr. DePuma is a certified public accountant and a Six Sigma Green Belt. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington.
About the AGC Composites Group
The AGC Composites Group leverages the strengths of its design, engineering, development, and manufacturing capabilities from the separate companies working as part of one group. The Group provides innovative design services, quick turnaround tooling, as well as the ability to efficiently manufacture both low volume as well as high volume production at competitive rates.
About AGC Aerospace & Defense
AGC Aerospace & Defense, the operating portfolio of private equity group Acorn Growth Companies, is a global supplier of technologies, systems and services that support key commercial and military programs. Capabilities within the AGC Aerospace & Defense portfolio range from financing, engineering, and integration services to manufacturing, logistics, and aircraft modifications. AGC Aerospace & Defense is organized into four operating groups: Composites, Finance, Integrated Defense, and Services.