Hubbell Announces Chief Financial Officer Succession
Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) announced a significant leadership transition as CFO Bill Sperry will retire on December 31, 2025, after 17 years with the company, including 14 years as CFO. Joseph Capozzoli, currently Vice President of Finance for the Electrical Solutions segment, will succeed as the new CFO effective January 1, 2026.
Capozzoli brings extensive experience, having joined Hubbell in 2013 as VP Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. He later served as VP of Business Transformation before leading finance for the Electrical Solutions segment. The incoming CFO holds an MBA from Villanova University and is a certified public accountant.
Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) ha annunciato un importante cambio di leadership: il CFO Bill Sperry andrà in pensione il 31 dicembre 2025, dopo 17 anni in azienda, di cui 14 come direttore finanziario. A partire dal 1° gennaio 2026, gli succederà come nuovo CFO Joseph Capozzoli, attualmente Vice President of Finance del segmento Electrical Solutions.
Capozzoli vanta un’esperienza consolidata: entrato in Hubbell nel 2013 come VP Controller e Principal Accounting Officer, ha poi ricoperto il ruolo di VP of Business Transformation prima di guidare la funzione finanziaria del segmento Electrical Solutions. Il nuovo CFO è titolare di un MBA presso la Villanova University ed è commercialista certificato.
Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) anunció un importante cambio en su liderazgo: el director financiero Bill Sperry se retirará el 31 de diciembre de 2025, tras 17 años en la compañía, 14 de ellos como CFO. Su sustituto será Joseph Capozzoli, actualmente Vice President of Finance del segmento Electrical Solutions, a partir del 1 de enero de 2026.
Capozzoli aporta amplia experiencia: se incorporó a Hubbell en 2013 como VP Controller y Principal Accounting Officer, luego fue VP of Business Transformation y más recientemente dirigió las finanzas del segmento Electrical Solutions. El futuro CFO posee un MBA por la Villanova University y es contador público certificado.
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Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) a annoncé une transition significative à la direction : le directeur financier Bill Sperry prendra sa retraite le 31 décembre 2025, après 17 ans au sein de l'entreprise, dont 14 en tant que CFO. Joseph Capozzoli, actuellement Vice President of Finance pour la division Electrical Solutions, lui succédera en tant que nouveau CFO à compter du 1er janvier 2026.
Capozzoli possède une solide expérience : il a rejoint Hubbell en 2013 en tant que VP Controller et Principal Accounting Officer, a ensuite occupé le poste de VP of Business Transformation avant de prendre la tête des finances de la division Electrical Solutions. Le futur CFO détient un MBA de la Villanova University et est expert-comptable certifié.
Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) hat einen bedeutenden Führungswechsel bekannt gegeben: CFO Bill Sperry wird am 31. Dezember 2025 in den Ruhestand treten, nach 17 Jahren im Unternehmen, davon 14 Jahre als Finanzvorstand. Zum 1. Januar 2026 übernimmt Joseph Capozzoli, derzeit Vice President of Finance der Sparte Electrical Solutions, die Rolle des neuen CFO.
Capozzoli bringt umfassende Erfahrung mit: Er kam 2013 als VP Controller und Principal Accounting Officer zu Hubbell, war später VP of Business Transformation und leitete anschließend die Finanzabteilung der Sparte Electrical Solutions. Der künftige CFO besitzt einen MBA der Villanova University und ist ein zertifizierter Wirtschaftsprüfer.
- Smooth leadership transition with overlap period throughout 2025
- Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning and talent development
- Incoming CFO has diverse experience across multiple roles within Hubbell
- New CFO brings proven track record in driving financial performance and margin expansion
- Loss of long-tenured CFO with 17 years of company experience
- Potential shift in financial strategy with new leadership
Shelton, CT, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) today announced that Bill Sperry will retire as Chief Financial Officer effective December 31, 2025 after 17 years of distinguished service to the company, including 14 years as CFO. Joseph Capozzoli, Vice President, Finance of the company’s Electrical Solutions segment, has been appointed to succeed Bill as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
“Bill’s financial and strategic leadership have helped shape Hubbell into the company it is today,� said Gerben Bakker, Chairman, President and CEO. “Bill’s focus on performance, portfolio management, capital deployment, and creating value for our shareholders has guided Hubbell through a period of exceptional growth and success. Bill has been a key thought leader within Hubbell, and he is held in the highest regard by our employees, customers and key stakeholders. I have long valued our partnership and his commitment to Hubbell.�
Mr. Bakker continued, “I am also pleased to have Joe Capozzoli succeed Bill as CFO next year. Joe’s depth of experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities and track record of success in prior roles are a testament to Hubbell’s strong bench of talent. Most recently, Joe has been instrumental in driving strong financial performance and margin expansion in our Electrical Solutions segment, as well as playing a key leadership role in our journey to transform HES into a unified operating segment. I have worked closely with Joe over our tenures at Hubbell, and I look forward to him delivering further value to our key stakeholders in his new role as CFO.�
Mr. Sperry will work with Mr. Capozzoli throughout 2025 to provide transition support and Mr. Sperry will then continue as Executive Vice President of the company into 2026.
Mr. Capozzoli joined Hubbell in April, 2013 as Vice President, Controller and served in this role as the company’s Principal Accounting Officer until January, 2021. Mr. Capozzoli then was Hubbell’s Vice President, Business Transformation prior to becoming the Electrical Solutions segment finance leader in January, 2023. Prior to joining Hubbell, Mr. Capozzoli spent more than 15 years in leadership positions at major multi-national corporations. He holds an MBA in Finance from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from LaSalle University. Mr. Capozzoli is also a certified public accountant. Starting in 2026, he will report to Mr. Bakker.
About Hubbell
Hubbell Incorporated is a leading manufacturer of utility and electrical solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure safely, reliably and efficiently. With 2024 revenues of
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