Super Micro Appoints Mark Long as Chief Financial Officer
Mark Long takes over after a search tied to recommendations from an independent committee that reviewed Super Micro’s accounting practices.
- On Thursday, Super Micro Computer announced Mark Long as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer, reporting directly to CEO Charles Liang effective immediately.
- The move comes nearly two years after Super Micro initiated a CFO search based on independent committee recommendations to review its accounting practices following auditor resignation.
- Final investigation findings noted there was no management misconduct, but identified "lapses" regarding rehiring former employees who previously resigned after a 2017 audit committee investigation.
- Long brings extensive experience as CFO and chief strategy officer of Western Digital, senior adviser at McKinsey, and partner at Prime Impact Capital, plus over eight years at Google.
- His arrival coincides with broader executive shifts across the sector, including recent finance leadership changes at Medable and Continental Battery Systems, reflecting high turnover among financial officers.
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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) Ends 22-Month CFO Search With Western Digital Veteran Mark Long
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has appointed Mark Long as senior vice president and chief financial officer, ending a search that stretched more than 22 months. Long reports directly to founder, president, and Chief Executive Officer Charles Liang, with the appointment effective immediately. The AI server maker was advised by an independent special committee in 2024 to hire a new finance chief after “lapses” in certain processes were identi…
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Supermicro appoints Mark Long as chief financial officer
Supermicro Computer has appointed Mark Long as chief financial officer, bringing an experienced technology finance executive to lead the company as it expands its artificial intelligence and IT infrastructure operations. The leadership change at the US-based company could influence its financial execution, capital allocation, and ability to serve customers across markets.
On Thursday (15), Super Micro appointed Mark Long, former executive of Western Digital, as its financial director, almost two years after starting the search for the position, amidst concerns about its financial and accounting practices. The appointment, with immediate effect, replaces David Weigand, who was the financial director of the company since the beginning of 2021. Weigand will focus his efforts on helping to optimize and speed up busin…
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