NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Diebold Inc. has named a new president and chief financial officer, according to a news release issued Oct. 12.
Thomas W. Swidarski, the former vice presdient of Diebold's self-service group, was named president and chief operating officer.
Kevin J. Krakora, the former corporate controller and acting CFO, was named president and chief financial officer.
Swidarski will be responsible for the company's global operations in financial self-service, security and election systems, including all related functions in sales, service, manufacturing and development.
Since joining the company in 1996, Swidarski has held several positions, including positions in marketing and strategic business development. Before Diebold, he was a manager at PNC Bank as well as other financial firms.
Krakora will be responsible for the company's global financial systems and related processes.
Before joining Diebold in 2001, Krakora held senior positions at several companies, including Price Waterhouse in Cleveland.
"Throughout their careers and during their time at Diebold, Tom and Kevin have proven to be effective, knowledgeable executives and outstanding leaders," said Walden W. O'Dell, Diebold chairman and chief executive officer. "Their teams will be instrumental in driving our efforts to improve Diebold's operating performance during this challenging period of time."
