Trimble Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Julie Shepard will retire in early 2026 after more than 18 years with the company. Kenny Bement has been appointed as the new CAO, effective September 2025. Shepard and Bement will collaborate over the next six to eight months to ensure a smooth transition. Shepard will continue to assist with the auditor transition for the 2025 financial statements.
Bement brings more than two decades of experience in financial reporting and operations, having previously held the CAO position at several companies, including Conservice and Vista Outdoor. He also worked at the Financial Accounting Standards Board, where he was instrumental in developing a significant revenue recognition standard.
Additionally, Trimble has hired Jim Palermo as Chief Information Officer, a new role designed to enhance the company’s IT infrastructure in support of its digital transformation goals. Jim has extensive IT leadership experience and most recently served as CIO for Red Hat.
“I want to thank Julie for her significant contributions to Trimble over the past 18 years,” said Phil Sawarynski, CFO at Trimble. “Her leadership and dedication have left an imprint on the company, including the significant role she played in implementing our migration from perpetual to subscription licensing models. I am excited for Jim and Kenny to join the team and continue our efforts to simplify and focus the company to deliver on our Connect and Scale strategy.”
