09.15.15
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Accuray Inc. has named Kevin Waters formerly senior vice president, finance, its new chief financial officer. He succeeds Gregory E. Lichtwardt who retired as executive vice president, operations, and chief financial officer of the company. Lichtwardt will continue in a consulting role with Accuray for an interim period.
“When Greg agreed to join Accuray a few years back, he did so with the mutual understanding that he would retire from the Company within a few years time,” said Josh Levine, president and CEO. “It was with that timetable in mind that Kevin Waters joined us. Kevin’s promotion to the role of Chief Financial Officer is a testament to the high quality finance team that Greg has built at Accuray over the past two years. Kevin has been working closely with Greg and is fully prepared to assume the CFO responsibilities as well as execute a smooth transition with Greg. I deeply appreciate the many contributions Greg has made to our company during his tenure and look forward to working with Kevin as we continue to move Accuray forward.”
Waters joined Accuray as its senior vice president, finance, in October 2013. Prior to joining Accuray, Waters was employed by Conceptus Inc.—which makes device-based solutions in permanent birth control—as its corporate controller and then its vice president of finance. Waters began his career at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
“I am excited to lead our talented team of finance professionals. Accuray has made great financial progress during Greg Lichtwardt’s tenure and I hope to build on that success going forward,” said Waters. “Having worked with Greg for the past nine years, we share many of the same fundamental business principles as well as strategies on how to build businesses that enhance shareholder value.”
“I’m proud of what we’ve achieved over the last two years and believe that the company is well-positioned for the future,” said Mr. Lichtwardt.
Accuray makes devices for the treatment of tumors.
“When Greg agreed to join Accuray a few years back, he did so with the mutual understanding that he would retire from the Company within a few years time,” said Josh Levine, president and CEO. “It was with that timetable in mind that Kevin Waters joined us. Kevin’s promotion to the role of Chief Financial Officer is a testament to the high quality finance team that Greg has built at Accuray over the past two years. Kevin has been working closely with Greg and is fully prepared to assume the CFO responsibilities as well as execute a smooth transition with Greg. I deeply appreciate the many contributions Greg has made to our company during his tenure and look forward to working with Kevin as we continue to move Accuray forward.”
Waters joined Accuray as its senior vice president, finance, in October 2013. Prior to joining Accuray, Waters was employed by Conceptus Inc.—which makes device-based solutions in permanent birth control—as its corporate controller and then its vice president of finance. Waters began his career at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
“I am excited to lead our talented team of finance professionals. Accuray has made great financial progress during Greg Lichtwardt’s tenure and I hope to build on that success going forward,” said Waters. “Having worked with Greg for the past nine years, we share many of the same fundamental business principles as well as strategies on how to build businesses that enhance shareholder value.”
“I’m proud of what we’ve achieved over the last two years and believe that the company is well-positioned for the future,” said Mr. Lichtwardt.
Accuray makes devices for the treatment of tumors.