Leadership & Pay ·
Kennametal Inc. announced the appointment of Amanda Cole as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer…
KMTKennametal Inc
Kennametal Inc. announced the appointment of Amanda Cole as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 21, 2026. Ms. Cole, formerly of Wesco International, Inc., succeeds Judith Bacchus, who will remain as Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer until her retirement around October 1, 2026. Cole's compensation package includes an annual base salary of $375,000, a $58,000 sign-on bonus, and a $300,000 special long-term incentive grant of restricted stock units scheduled for August 1, 2026. Kennametal Inc. is an industrial company that provides high-performance metal solutions and tooling.