# Mach Industries Appoints Zach Kirkman as CFO

> Mach Industries names former GM Deputy CFO Zach Kirkman as CFO to scale defense production and investments.
- Title: Mach Industries Appoints Zach Kirkman as CFO · Pulse 2.0
- Summary: Mach Industries names former GM Deputy CFO Zach Kirkman as CFO to scale defense production and investments. Mach Industries appointed Zach Kirkman as CFO to…
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- Author: Amit Chowdhry
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:25:25+00:00
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## Mach Industries Appoints CFO
Mach Industries appointed Zach Kirkman as Chief Financial Officer to expand autonomous systems and defense components for U.S. military and allied customers.
## Kirkman's Background
Kirkman brings nearly two decades of experience in financial leadership, capital allocation, corporate strategy, and mergers and acquisitions across technology and automotive sectors.
## CFO Responsibilities
As CFO, Kirkman will lead financial strategy, capital markets activity, and finance organization to scale manufacturing, expand capital base, and support investments in unmanned systems and defense technologies.
## Previous Roles
Kirkman most recently served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer at General Motors, overseeing Treasury, Corporate Development, GM Ventures, and Long-Term Financial Planning and Analysis.
## Key takeaway

Mach Industries appointed Zach Kirkman as CFO to lead financial strategy for expanding autonomous systems and defense components.