Leadership & Pay ·
Appoints Kenji Hashimoto as Deputy CFO to succeed retiring Paul J. Lawrence
CMCCOMMERCIAL METALS Co
Commercial Metals Company announced the retirement of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Paul J. Lawrence, effective January 15, 2027. In connection with this transition, the Board appointed Kenji Hashimoto as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, effective November 16, 2026. Mr. Hashimoto will assume the CFO role upon Mr. Lawrence's departure and will serve as Special Advisor to the CEO through June 30, 2027. The appointment includes an employment agreement with a base salary of $675,000 and eligibility for cash incentives up to 90% of base and equity grants up to 240%. Mr. Lawrence’s retirement is not due to any disagreement regarding operations or policies. Commercial Metals Company operates in the steel industry as a leading manufacturer of reinforcing bar and provider of construction solutions.