Navistar International Corp. has named Samara Strycker senior vice president and corporate controller. Strycker, who will replace Richard Tarapchak, who is leaving the company after 22 years to pursue other opportunities, will begin work on Aug. 4.
Strycker comes to Navistar from GE Healthcare, where she most recently served as Americas regional controller. Samara joined GE Healthcare in 2008 as global assistant controller following a 15-year career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.
“Rich has been a valuable asset to Navistar and the finance & accounting organization for more than 20 years, and we wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Walter Borst, executive vice president and chief financial officer. “At the same time, we're proud to add Samara to the team. She is a technically skilled, highly collaborative financial executive who will contribute a wealth of experience and knowledge to Navistar.”