
Group 1 - Kennametal Inc. announced the election of Shelley Bausch to its Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2025, replacing Cindy L. Davis, who will retire on September 1, 2025 [1] - Shelley Bausch has over 30 years of experience in leading global manufacturing businesses, with a strong track record in driving growth and transforming businesses [3] - Bausch previously served as President of Global Industrial Coatings at Axalta, where she led various industrial coatings businesses and expanded into new markets [2][4] Group 2 - William M. Lambert, Chairman of Kennametal's Board, expressed confidence in Bausch's ability to contribute to the company's strategy and shareholder value [3] - Sanjay Chowbey, President & CEO of Kennametal, highlighted Bausch's expertise in operational excellence, strategic execution, and P&L leadership [3] - Kennametal has over 85 years of experience in industrial technology, generating $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2024, and employs approximately 8,400 people globally [8]