Tony Fuller appointed to lead finance organization and support next phase of strategic growth
Rochester, NY: Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation (“Arnold”), a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI), and a leading global manufacturer of high-performance magnets and precision components, today announced the appointment of Tony Fuller as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Fuller will lead Arnold’s global finance organization and play a key role in driving Arnold’s strategic growth and operational excellence initiatives. He replaces CFO Wendy Cheek who is stepping down but will continue with Arnold in an advisory capacity through March 31, 2026.
“I’m looking forward to partnering with Tony, who brings strong financial leadership experience and a proven track record for driving operational excellence through strategic initiatives,” said Matthew Blake, Chief Executive Officer. “His analytical rigor and strategic mind-set are ideally suited to support our team as we navigate a period of significant expansion and transformation.”
Mr. Blake concluded, “I want to thank Wendy for her support through my onboarding process since I joined Arnold, and for her dedicated service over the years. She’s built a great team in finance and leaves the organization well-positioned for this transition.”
Mr. Fuller is an accomplished executive with deep experience in global manufacturing companies serving many of our core end markets, and is recognized for his strategic leadership and ability to drive organizational success. Mr. Fuller began his career in public accounting and consulting before moving into finance at Danaher and Fortive, where he held progressively senior finance leadership roles with Danaher Tool Group and with Gems Sensors and Controls. He later served as the CFO for Omega Engineering. Following Omega’s acquisition by Arcline Investment Management Company, he played a critical role in the carve-out of Omega from Spectris PLC, its parent company, and supporting DwyerOmega’s rapid expansion through acquisitions and transformational strategic initiatives.
Said Mr. Fuller, “I am honored to join Arnold at this exciting stage in the Company’s evolution. Arnold is the recognized leader in magnetic technologies for mission critical applications in the aerospace and defense industries, and the strong growth fundamentals across business segments are compelling. I look forward to working with the talented finance team and the broader leadership team to support Arnold’s continued success.”
About Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Based in Rochester, NY, with an operating history of over 130 years, Arnold is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions for a wide range of specialty applications and end-markets, including aerospace and defense, general industrial, motorsport, oil and gas, medical, and energy. From its Technology Center and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Thailand, and China, the company produces engineered magnetic assemblies in addition to high-performance permanent magnets, precision foil products, and highly loaded composites that are mission critical in motors, generators, sensors, and other systems and components. Based on its long-term relationships, the company has built a diverse and blue-chip customer base totaling more than 2,000 clients worldwide. For more information on Arnold, visit https://www.arnoldmagnetics.com.