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Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) legal chief Lola Lin to step down

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Howmet Aerospace Inc. reported that Lola F. Lin, its Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary, has notified the company of her intention to resign. Her departure will be effective as of September 5, 2025, as she plans to pursue another opportunity.

Until a successor is appointed, the company’s Legal and Compliance teams will report to Neil E. Marchuk, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. The company expressed appreciation for Ms. Lin’s contributions during her tenure.

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Key legal and compliance executive to depart; interim reporting line set.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. disclosed that Lola F. Lin, its Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary, intends to resign effective September 5, 2025 to pursue another opportunity. This role oversees legal and compliance functions, which are central to managing regulatory and governance matters.

In the interim, Legal and Compliance will report to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Neil E. Marchuk until a successor is appointed. This arrangement provides continuity at the senior management level, but the longer-term impact will depend on the timing and profile of the eventual replacement, which is not specified in the excerpt.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2025 (August 15, 2025)

 

 

 

HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-3610   25-0317820
(State of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

201 Isabella Street, Suite 200  
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania   15212-5872
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Office of Investor Relations (412) 553-1950

Office of the Secretary (412) 553-1940

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share HWM New York Stock Exchange
$3.75 Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $100 per share HWM PR NYSE American

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

On August 15, 2025, Lola F. Lin, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary, notified Howmet Aerospace Inc. (the “Company”) of her intention to resign from the Company, effective as of September 5, 2025, to pursue another opportunity. Until a successor is appointed, the Legal and Compliance teams will report to Neil E. Marchuk, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. The Company thanks Ms. Lin for her contributions to the Company.

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.
     
     
Dated:   August 20, 2025 By: /s/ Neil E. Marchuk
  Name: Neil E. Marchuk
Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

 

 

FAQ

What executive change did Howmet Aerospace (HWM) announce?

Howmet Aerospace Inc. announced that Lola F. Lin, its Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary, intends to resign effective September 5, 2025.

Why is Lola F. Lin leaving Howmet Aerospace (HWM)?

The company stated that Lola F. Lin notified it of her intention to resign in order to pursue another opportunity.

When does the executive resignation at Howmet Aerospace (HWM) become effective?

The resignation of Lola F. Lin from Howmet Aerospace Inc. is effective as of September 5, 2025.

What positions did Lola F. Lin hold at Howmet Aerospace (HWM)?

Lola F. Lin served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary at Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Did Howmet Aerospace (HWM) comment on Lola F. Lin’s service?

Yes, the company stated that it thanks Ms. Lin for her contributions to Howmet Aerospace Inc.