ANCA names group chief financial officer

Published
October 06, 2025 - 06:20am
Chris Weaver
Chris Weaver, ANCA Group CFO.

ANCA, a global supplier of CNC grinding technology, automation solutions, and motion controls, has appointed Christopher Weaver as chief financial officer (CFO) of the ANCA Group. 

Weaver replaces Gary Ward, who is retiring from the position he has held for the past 13 years. 

Weaver brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience across engineering, industrial manufacturing, and financial services, including senior roles at listed global companies such as Fluidra, Keller, Downer EDI, Members Equity Bank, and Medical Developments International (ASX: MVP), as well as a partnership at Deloitte. He has led global business transformations, ERP implementations, international expansions, and M&A initiatives – expertise that aligns strongly with ANCA’s ambitions for continued innovation and market leadership.

“ANCA has an incredible heritage, a reputation for innovation in high-end manufacturing and technology solutions, and a proud, collaborative culture,” said Weaver. “Rapidly changing technology together with AI will impact every part of ANCA’s business and our challenge is to invest well to evolve our business models to leverage the opportunities these changes present.”

 

Related Glossary Terms

  • computer numerical control ( CNC)

    computer numerical control ( CNC)

    Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.

  • grinding

    grinding

    Machining operation in which material is removed from the workpiece by a powered abrasive wheel, stone, belt, paste, sheet, compound, slurry, etc. Takes various forms: surface grinding (creates flat and/or squared surfaces); cylindrical grinding (for external cylindrical and tapered shapes, fillets, undercuts, etc.); centerless grinding; chamfering; thread and form grinding; tool and cutter grinding; offhand grinding; lapping and polishing (grinding with extremely fine grits to create ultrasmooth surfaces); honing; and disc grinding.