Pittsburgh-based Kennametal, an industrial technology company, recently elected two new members to the board of directors, effective immediately.
Dawne Hickton is Cumberland Additive chairwoman, CEO and lead investor. The company is an additive manufacturing business serving aerospace, defense and space customers. It has manufacturing locations in Pittsburgh and Texas.
She previously served on multiple public and private company boards and as Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland director and chairwoman and currently serves on the board of directors of Commercial Metals Company and Elevra Lithium.
Richard Harshman served as ATI chairman, president and CEO from May 2011 to December 2018 and was executive chairman of the board from January to May 2019. He serves on the board of directors of PNC Financial Services Group and Ameren Corp.
“Dawne and Rich bring outstanding executive leadership, public company board experience and deep knowledge of the industrial, materials, and aerospace and defense markets to our board of directors,” Sanjay Chowbey, Kennametal president and CEO, said. “Their strategic, operational and financial expertise will strengthen our board and help us continue to execute our strategy and create long-term value for shareholders.”
Kennametal employs approximately 8,100 people and serves customers in nearly 100 countries. The company generated $2.4 billion in revenue during fiscal 2026.