Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) announced the election of Frederico Fleury Curado to its board of directors and audit committee, effective June 1, 2026.

Curado brings more than four decades of leadership experience in industrial and aerospace companies. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Ultrapar S.A. from 2017 to 2021, where he led a portfolio optimization strategy that repositioned the company around its core energy and infrastructure businesses.

Prior to Ultrapar, Curado served as president and chief executive officer of Embraer S.A. from 2007 to 2016. During his tenure at Embraer, he oversaw the development of the E-Jets E2, Legacy 450/500 and KC-390 Millennium programs.

Curado currently serves on the boards of ABB Ltd., where he chairs the compensation committee, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., where he chairs the audit committee, and Transocean Ltd., where he serves on the compensation committee and chairs the governance, safety and environment committee.

"Fred is a proven global business leader who has helped complex organizations improve performance and sharpen strategy," said Chip Blankenship, chair and CEO of Woodward. "His deep experience across industrial, energy, and aerospace markets, along with a strong track record in governance and his global experience, will be valuable as we pursue our long-term growth strategy."

Woodward designs and manufactures aerospace and industrial controls. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.