Kennametal names Joseph Alvarado chairman, replacing retiring William Lambert - KMT News | RalliesKennametal names Joseph Alvarado chairman, replacing retiring William Lambert
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KMT• Alvarado to become chairman in October 2026
- Kennametal named Joseph Alvarado incoming chairman, effective Oct. 28, 2026.
- Current chairman William M. Lambert will retire from the board at the conclusion of the annual meeting on Oct. 27, 2026.
- Alvarado has been an independent director since 2018, chairing the nominating and corporate governance committee since 2023.
- He previously led Commercial Metals as chairman, president and CEO, following roles including EVP and COO.
- Before Commercial Metals, Alvarado was president of U.S. Steel Tubular Products, a unit of United States Steel.
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