Chatsworth-based Capstone Turbine has appointed a new Executive Vice President and CFO. The manufacturer of microturbine energy systems said that Walter "Chuck" McBride was appointed CFO and replaced Karen Clark, who resigned to pursue other interests. McBride was most recently EVP and CFO of First Consulting Group, and has also served at Emulex, Kistler Aerospace, Unplugged Communications and CalComp.