CFD Research announced that Peggy Sargent has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Sargent will lead the company’s finance function, act as the chief financial strategist, and work with the executive leadership team to set overall business strategy.
Sargent has degrees in Marketing and Accounting from the University of Alabama in Huntsville as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She has over twenty years of experience in business management, accounting, and finance with commercial businesses in the aerospace and defense industry as well as municipal government.
“As CFD Research continues through this period of rapid growth and expands its support of customers across the federal and commercial sectors, the need for a forward-thinking CFO is critical. Peggy’s past experiences from a large government contractor and her deep knowledge of Finance will be crucial to sustain and accelerate our growth,” CFD Research President & CEO, Sameer Singhal said.
Sargent comes to CFD Research after four years as the Director of Finance for the City of Huntsville and twelve years with Teledyne Brown Engineering, ultimately reaching the position of Controller. In these positions she was responsible for budgeting and forecasts, business analytics, procurement, payroll, and audit.
“I am excited to join CFD Research and be given the opportunity to serve in this leadership role. I look forward to continuing the significant progress that has already been made positioning CFD Research for profitable and sustainable growth and positively contributing to the Company’s strategic priorities,” Sargent said.
