KENNAMETAL INC [KMT] - . CEO Resignation and Board Appointments
On August 18, 2026, Kennametal Inc. announced the resignation of its CEO and the appointment of Richard J. Harshman and Dawne Hickton to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026, with both expected to serve on Board Committees in the future.
Why this matters
Kennametal Inc., a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in machine tools and metal cutting products, announced the resignation of its CEO on August 18, 2026. The company also appointed Dawne S. Hickton and Richard J. Harshman to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026. Hickton brings experience from her role as Chair and CEO of Cumberland Additive, Inc., while Harshman is the former Chairman, President, and CEO of ATI, Inc. Both appointees are expected to contribute their extensive expertise in industrial, materials, and aerospace and defense markets to strengthen Kennametal's strategic direction and governance.