Kennametal Inc. announced the appointment of Richard J. Harshman and Dawne Hickton to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026. Both directors will serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in October 2026, where they are proposed for election. Mr. Harshman is the retired Executive Chairman and former CEO of ATI Inc., while Ms. Hickton is the Chair and CEO of Cumberland Additive, Inc. They will initially not serve on Board committees but are expected to be appointed in the coming months. Kennametal operates in the industrial technology sector, providing materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions for manufacturing customers.
