Axcelis Announces CFO Transition
David Ryzhik, with over 20 years of finance experience, named interim CFO to ensure smooth transition before permanent CFO search amid Axcelis' pending Veeco merger.
- Axcelis Technologies appointed Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy David Ryzhik as Interim CFO on Thursday, March 12, 2026, succeeding James Coogan.
- On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Axcelis appointed David Ryzhik as Interim CFO, with Coogan remaining until April 24 to ensure a smooth transition, and leadership thanked him for his contributions.
- Regarding the pending merger with Veeco, Low stated that Ryzhik has "played a significant role" and the board expressed confidence in his leadership during the transition.
- Regarding his new role, Ryzhik said, 'I am honored to step into the Interim CFO role,' and plans to focus on executing strategy and advancing integration with Veeco.
- To identify a permanent CFO, Axcelis will initiate a search with a leading firm as Ryzhik brings over 20 years of experience, including roles at MKS Instruments.
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Axcelis Announces CFO Transition
BEVERLY, Mass., March 12, 2026
Axcelis Announces CFO Transition (2026-03-12)
-Axcelis Technologies, Inc. today announced that David Ryzhik, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective March 12. Axcelis will initiate a search process with the assistance of a leading executive search firm to identify its next CFO. "I am honored to step into the Interim...
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