Stock Markets February 19, 2026

AB Dynamics names Andrew Lewis interim CFO as permanent search continues

Appointment is immediate as company advances recruitment; revenue and EPS forecasts reaffirmed after orders uptick

By Sofia Navarro
AB Dynamics names Andrew Lewis interim CFO as permanent search continues

AB Dynamics has appointed Andrew Lewis as interim chief financial officer with immediate effect while it continues to seek a permanent successor to Sarah Matthews-DeMers, who moved from CFO to CEO. The company says the recruitment process is on track but that notice periods require a temporary placement. A January trading update showing higher orders underpins the group's revenue and adjusted earnings per share forecasts for fiscal years 2025 through 2027.

Key Points

  • Andrew Lewis has been appointed interim CFO at AB Dynamics with immediate effect while the company continues the search for a permanent CFO.
  • A January trading update confirmed an increase in orders, supporting AB Dynamics' revenue and adjusted EPS forecasts for fiscal years 2025-2027.
  • AB Dynamics reported a strong balance sheet and is pursuing growth via organic development and acquisitions; investors familiar with Lewis due to his prior CFO roles at Chemring and Avon Rubber.

AB Dynamics has announced the immediate appointment of Andrew Lewis as interim chief financial officer, filling the role on a temporary basis while the company continues its search for a permanent CFO.

The move follows the elevation of Sarah Matthews-DeMers from chief financial officer to chief executive officer. Company statements indicate that the search for a successor is progressing according to plan, but that anticipated notice periods for any permanent hire mean an interim appointment was necessary to ensure continuity.

Andrew Lewis brings experience as a finance chief in listed companies. He served as CFO at Chemring until 2024 and previously held the chief financial officer role at Avon Rubber. The company noted that many investors are already familiar with Lewis because of those prior positions.

AB Dynamics reiterated financial guidance in light of a January trading update that confirmed an increase in orders. The company reported revenue of

Specifically, AB Dynamics reported revenue of

AB Dynamics said it has a strong balance sheet as it pursues growth through both organic initiatives and selective acquisitions. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 80.3p for fiscal 2025 and provided forecasts of 82.6p for 2026 and 91.1p for 2027.

Management framed the interim CFO appointment as a practical response to timing constraints in the recruitment process, while reiterating that the search for a permanent finance chief is on course. The January order increase was cited as evidence supporting the group's financial year expectations.


Note on scope - The report relays the corporate appointment and the financial figures as disclosed by AB Dynamics. It does not introduce additional projections or commentary beyond the company's published statements.

Risks

  • Timing risk for a permanent CFO appointment - the company cited notice periods as a reason for the interim placement, which could prolong the recruitment timeline.
  • Forecast risk tied to order momentum - the company's revenue and EPS projections rely on continued order growth confirmed in the January update.
  • Execution risk associated with growth through acquisitions and organic expansion - pursuing both routes depends on maintaining financial strength and delivering on integration and development plans.

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