GOLDSBORO, N.C. – AP Exhaust Technologies has appointed Keith Marchiando as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the AP Exhaust Executive team. Following the appointment of CEO Chris Ostrander in February, Marchiando’s appointment represents another key milestone in the transformation of AP Exhaust Technologies Inc.

Marchiando joins AP Exhaust with more than 25 years of global finance experience. Most recently, he was CFO of Perceptron Inc., a publicly traded global supplier of high-technology measurement systems located in Plymouth, Michigan. He previously held CFO roles at Carbon Motors, a startup company developing the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement vehicle, and Dura Automotive, a $2.5 billion Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to the automotive industry. He brings additional automotive experience from various finance roles he held at both Ford Motor Co. and the Dow Chemical Co.

“I am truly delighted that Keith will be joining our organization. His wealth of experience in building and executing the financial infrastructure in global and complex businesses will be invaluable as we continue to align our company as the ‘Best Value Provider’ in the emissions industry and the best company with which to do business,” said Ostrander.

Marchiando added, “AP Exhaust is a solid business that is positioned at an exciting and crucial stage of transformation. This represents an amazing opportunity for any senior leader and I feel privileged to have been given the chance to join the organization.”