Wright Medical Group Inc. has appointed Lance A. Berry as senior vice president and chief financial officer, according to the Arlington, Tenn.-based firm.

Berry will replace John K. Bakewell whose resignation will take effect Dec. 11. Bakewell has accepted a position with another company.

Since joining Wright in 2002, Berry has served as the company’s vice president and corporate controller with responsibilities for internal and external reporting, global corporate accounting, and leadership and support of multiple corporate strategic and operational initiatives.

Before he was hired at Wright, Berry served as audit manager with the Memphis, Tenn., office of accounting firm Arthur Andersen LLP.

“We are pleased to have someone of Lance’s caliber and extensive experience within our organization step into the role of chief financial officer. This is a good example of our management succession plan preparing us for this event,” said Gary Henley, Wright’s president and CEO.