WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced it has hired A.J. Cederoth as its new chief financial officer and executive vice-president.

Cederoth has been serving as the company’s senior vice-president, corporate finance and principal financial officer since last June, after the passing of former Navistar CFO Terry Endsley.

“We are extremely fortunate that A. J. was already a member of our leadership team and was able to step in immediately and continue to lead the company’s finance and accounting organization following the untimely death of Terry Endsley,” said Daniel C. Ustian, Navistar chairman, president and chief executive officer. “A.J. has the hands-on experience and the strong financial leadership skills necessary to help support the growth of the company’s current business and drive future growth on a global basis.”