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Howmet Aerospace Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) announced executive leadership changes on October 22, 2025. Longtime Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ken Giacobbe will retire effective December 31, 2025 after 21 years with the company and will serve as special advisor from December 1–31, 2025. Effective December 1, 2025, Patrick Winterlich will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Winterlich most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hexcel, where he held roles since 1998 and became CFO in 2017. He will be based at Howmet’s global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) ha annunciato cambiamenti nella leadership esecutiva il 22 ottobre 2025. Il lungo Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ken Giacobbe si ritirerà a decorrere dal 31 dicembre 2025 dopo 21 anni in azienda e svolgerà il ruolo di consulente speciale dal 1 al 31 dicembre 2025. A decorrere dal 1 dicembre 2025, Patrick Winterlich entrerà come Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Il signor Winterlich è recentemente stato Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer presso Hexcel, dove ha ricoperto ruoli sin dal 1998 ed è diventato CFO nel 2017. Sarà basato presso la sede globale di Howmet a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) anunció cambios en el liderazgo ejecutivo el 22 de octubre de 2025. El vicepresidente ejecutivo y director financiero Ken Giacobbe, quien ha ocupado ese cargo durante mucho tiempo, se retirará a partir del 31 de diciembre de 2025 tras 21 años en la empresa y actuará como asesor especial del 1 al 31 de diciembre de 2025. A partir del 1 de diciembre de 2025, Patrick Winterlich se incorporará como vicepresidente ejecutivo y director financiero. El Sr. Winterlich ha desempeñado recientemente el cargo de vicepresidente ejecutivo y director financiero en Hexcel, donde ha ocupado funciones desde 1998 y se convirtió en CFO en 2017. Trabajará en la sede global de Howmet en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM)2025년 10월 22일 임원 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 오랜 기간 동안 부회장 겸 최고재무책임자인 Ken Giacobbe2025년 12월 31일자로 은퇴하고 회사에서 21년 근무한 뒤 2025년 12월 1일부터 31일까지 특별 고문으로 활동할 예정입니다. 2025년 12월 1일부로 Patrick Winterlich가 부회장 겸 최고재무책임자로 합류합니다. Winterlich은 최근 Hexcel의 부회장 겸 최고재무책임자로 재직하며 1998년부터 역할을 해왔고 2017년에 CFO로 임명되었습니다. 그는 Howmet의 글로벌 본사인 펜실베이니아주 피츠버그에 주재하게 됩니다.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) a annoncé des changements dans la direction exécutive le 22 octobre 2025. Le stimulant Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer de longue date Ken Giacobbe prendra sa retraite à compter du 31 octobre 2025 après 21 ans dans l'entreprise et exercera les fonctions de conseiller spécial du 1er au 31 décembre 2025. À partir du 1er décembre 2025, Patrick Winterlich rejoint le poste de Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. M. Winterlich était récemment Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer chez Hexcel, où il occupait des postes depuis 1998 et est devenu CFO en 2017. Il sera basé au siège mondial de Howmet à Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanie.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) hat am 22. Oktober 2025 Führungswechsel angekündigt. Der langjährige Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ken Giacobbe wird nach 21 Jahren im Unternehmen zum 31. Dezember 2025 in den Ruhestand treten und vom 1. bis 31. Dezember 2025 als Sonderberater tätig sein. Ab dem 1. Dezember 2025 wird Patrick Winterlich als Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer auftreten. Herr Winterlich war zuletzt als Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer bei Hexcel tätig, wo er seit 1998 verschiedene Funktionen innehatte und 2017 CFO wurde. Er wird am globalen Hauptsitz von Howmet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, arbeiten.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) أعلنت تغييرات في القيادة التنفيذية في 22 أكتوبر 2025. سيعتزل لفترة 31 ديسمبر 2025 بعد 21 عامًا في الشركة و سيعمل كمستشار خاص من 1–31 ديسمبر 2025. اعتبارًا من 1 ديسمبر 2025، سينضم Patrick Winterlich ليشغل منصب نائب رئيس تنفيذي وأكبر مسؤول مالي. السيد Winterlich شغل مؤخرًا منصب نائب رئيس تنفيذي وأكبر مسؤول مالي في Hexcel، حيث شغل مناصب منذ 1998 وأصبح CFO في 2017. سيقع مقر عمله في المقر العالمي لـHowmet في بيتسبرغ بولاية Пенسلفانيا.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM)2025年10月22日宣布了执行层领导层变动。长期担任的 执行副总裁兼首席财务官 Ken Giacobbe 将在公司工作21年后于 2025年12月31日 退休,并将于 2025年12月1日至31日 间担任特别顾问。自 2025年12月1日 起,Patrick Winterlich 将加入担任 执行副总裁兼首席财务官。Winterlich 先生最近曾在 Hexcel 担任执行副总裁兼首席财务官,他自 1998 年起便在 Hexcel 任职,并于 2017 年成为 CFO。他将常驻 Howmet 全球总部,位于宾夕法尼亚州的匹兹堡。

Positive
  • Named successor effective Dec 1, 2025
  • Patrick Winterlich has CFO experience since 2017
  • 21-year institutional continuity preserved via advisor overlap
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  • Ken Giacobbe retirement effective Dec 31, 2025 removes long-tenured CFO
  • Only one-month overlap may limit transition depth

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After 21 years of service to Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) and in turning 60, Ken Giacobbe, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire on December 31, 2025. Mr. Giacobbe has been a valued contributor to Howmet's success. He has been a trusted partner to John Plant, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and an invaluable resource to the Company's Board of Directors and the businesses within Howmet. From December 1 to December 31, 2025, Mr. Giacobbe will serve as special advisor to Mr. Plant. The Company wishes Mr. Giacobbe well in his retirement.

Effective December 1, 2025, Patrick Winterlich will join Howmet as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Winterlich most recently was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hexcel Corporation. He joined Hexcel in 1998 and has held roles of increasing responsibility in Finance, Operations and Information Technology, prior to assuming his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hexcel in 2017.

Mr. Winterlich will be based at Howmet's Global Headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged aluminum wheels for commercial transportation. With approximately 1,170 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com.

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FAQ

When will Howmet Aerospace (HWM) CFO Ken Giacobbe officially retire?

Ken Giacobbe will retire effective December 31, 2025.

Who is the incoming Howmet Aerospace (HWM) CFO and when does he start?

Patrick Winterlich will join as Executive Vice President and CFO effective December 1, 2025.

What is Patrick Winterlich’s background before joining Howmet (HWM)?

He was Executive Vice President and CFO at Hexcel, joined Hexcel in 1998 and became CFO in 2017.

Will there be a transition overlap between Howmet’s outgoing and incoming CFOs (HWM)?

Yes; Ken Giacobbe will serve as special advisor from December 1–31, 2025 during the transition.

Where will Howmet Aerospace’s (HWM) new CFO be based?

Patrick Winterlich will be based at Howmet’s global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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