Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Triumph Group, Inc. announced today that Mark C. Cherry has been elected to the Board of Directors as an independent director following its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on August 8, 2024.
Mr. Cherry currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Align Precision Group, a company specializing in the manufacturing of precision-milled structural components for the Aerospace, Defense, and Semiconductor industries. His previous experience includes serving as Vice President and General Manager of Vertical Lift at Boeing from April 2021 to December 2022, and as Vice President and General Manager of Phantom Works from November 2017 to April 2021.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Cherry was President and Chief Operating Officer at Aurora Flight Sciences from September 2012 to November 2017 and has held leadership roles at Sikorsky Aircraft, Teradyne, and the Boston Consulting Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Air Force Academy, a Master of Science in Aeronautical and Systems Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Stanford University.
“Mark will be an exceptional addition to an already strong TRIUMPH Board. His in-depth understanding of our customers’ platforms and broad base of aerospace product development and manufacturing experience will benefit TRIUMPH, our customers, and our shareholders,” said Daniel J. Crowley, the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman.
“I am confident that Mark’s proven expertise will help TRIUMPH accelerate our profitable growth.” “As a Board, we seek to ensure that our directors have the right combination of skills and experience to strengthen our business and drive long-term growth and value for our stakeholders. Mark brings all the right attributes to contribute to our Board and sustain our success,” said Neal Keating, the Company’s Lead Independent Director.
Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a comprehensive range of aerospace and defense systems and components, serving the global aviation industry, including original equipment manufacturers as well as military and commercial aircraft operators..
