Eriez appoints CFO, treasurer

Eriez, an Erie, Pennsylvania-based separation technologies manufacturer, has appointed Daryl Leach as chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer. According to Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt, Leach brings financial expertise and leadership experience to the corporate team.  

Prior to joining Eriez, Leach served as director of corporate strategy at Zeus Industrial Products in Lexington, South Carolina. His career has encompassed a variety of growth-oriented finance roles across diverse sectors, including consumer goods, medical devices and industrial manufacturing, both in publicly traded and privately held companies. 

“Daryl’s arrival marks a significant milestone for Eriez, as we welcome an accomplished financial professional and visionary leader who is poised to positively shape our company’s future,” Guenthardt says. “I am confident that his guidance will help propel us toward our strategic objectives and elevate our organization to new heights.”

Leach holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Charleston Southern University and a Master of Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. After nearly two decades residing in the southern U.S., Leach has relocated to Erie to assume his new position as Eriez CFO and treasurer. 

Guenthardt says Leach’s initial goal will be to connect with teams to gain a deeper understanding of Eriez’s global business, operations and culture. He says he anticipates a natural alignment, stating, “Daryl embodies our core values and shares an unwavering commitment to innovation, growth and excellence.”