A Global Leader in Energy Control Solutions
Woodward is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s most challenging environments, from airplanes and power plants to marine, refineries, data centers and mines. Every day our members have a meaningful impact on the industries we serve and the communities where we live.
Powered by a long legacy of innovation
Our members are helping build the future of energy control for aerospace, marine and on-highway transportation, power generation, petrochemical and other industrial sectors.
Our company was founded in 1870, focused on a breakthrough energy system of the time: waterwheels. The Woodward Governor, invented by the company’s founder Amos Woodward, was vital to some of the biggest infrastructure projects of that time. Today, our teams around the globe continue to tackle some of the biggest challenges faced by our customers and the world, from high-performing low-carbon flight to preparing industries for the transition to renewable energy.
Our relentless focus on technological leadership and decades-long collaboration with giants in aerospace and industry is accelerating development of solutions that will serve for generations to come.
Join Our Team
We are a global team of members passionate about serving our customers and making meaningful impact on the world. Together, we are building a better future for our members, customers, communities and the planet. Learn more about career opportunities at Woodward.
Leadership
Chip Blankenship
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Korte
Former Global Vice President, Aerospace
David Hess
Chief Executive Officer, Retired
Eileen Paterson
Former Chief Executive Officer and President
Gregg Sengstack
Executive Chairperson of the Board
John Cohn
Senior Vice President, Asia Business Planning and Execution
Mary Petryszyn
Corporate Vice President, Aerospace, Retired
Rajeev Bhalla
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Retired
Tana Utley
Vice President, Industrial Equipment, Retired
Ethics and Compliance
Woodward has a strong tradition of integrity, a core value codified in our Woodward Constitution. Leading with integrity ensures we are a trusted partner to our shareholders, customers, members, suppliers, communities and the environment. It means clear policies and complying with regulations, and doing the right thing, always.
Here you will find our full Code of Conduct and other key policy and disclosure documents.
Sustainability at Woodward
Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Read our latest Sustainability Report for more about how we are building a sustainable future for customers, our members, our own operations and the communities where we operate and serve.
Locations and Certifications
Our world-class manufacturing plants, offices and test facilities create the products, technologies and energy-control solutions our customers depend on to power a clean future. Here you will find certifications for our global sites.
For Our Suppliers
Potential Suppliers
Code of Conduct
Woodward looks for suppliers who share our values and are prepared for growth. Our supplier partners create value and provide solutions for the challenges we face while collaborating and engaging in early supplier involvement during our product development process. Woodward is looking for suppliers who share our focus on quality and performance, with the ability to meet industry standards (ISO, AS) to ensure the best possible product is received by our customers. If you are interested in becoming a Woodward supplier, please click here to apply. Please have your company’s DUNS number, NAICS code, and contact information available.