Allient Inc. announced the appointment of James A. Michaud as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 3, 2024. Mr. Michaud will succeed Michael R. Leach, who previously announced his retirement from Allient. Mr. Michaud has served as Chief Financial Officer and a senior corporate leader at several large public and private companies.

He joins Allient from Elior North America, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2020. Prior to that, he was VP Global Business Services and Chief Accounting Officer for Delaware North. He also previously held senior finance roles at Armored Autogroup Inc., Warnaco Group Inc., and Honeywell International Inc. He began his career in public accounting including the role of Senior Manager with Ernst & Young, LLP.

Mr. Michaud, a Certified Public Accountant, earned his B.S., Accountancy at Bentley University.