Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces General Counsel Succession
Key Highlights
- ➤James D. Dee retires as general counsel effective December 31, 2026
- ➤Jed S. Freeman appointed vice president, general counsel and secretary effective January 1, 2027
- ➤Freeman has served Carpenter Technology for 19 years, including as deputy general counsel
- ➤Dee will remain through December 31, 2026, supporting an orderly transition
Expert Statements
Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carpenter Technology Corporation
“Jim has been a trusted adviser throughout his time with Carpenter Technology”
Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carpenter Technology Corporation
“We are grateful for his significant contributions to the Company. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Carpenter Technology team, I want to thank Jim for his service and wish him the best in retirement.”
Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carpenter Technology Corporation
“We are pleased to appoint Jed Freeman as our next Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Jed is highly respected with a deep knowledge of our business, our industry and the legal and regulatory matters that affect our Company. His extensive experience, strong relationships across the organization, commitment to integrity, and sound judgment will support a seamless transition.”
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) announced today that James D. Dee, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, has elected to retire effective December 31, 2026, after sixteen years of service to the Company. Jed S. Freeman, who has served the Company for nineteen years and currently serves as Deputy General Counsel, has been appointed Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective January 1, 2027.
“Jim has been a trusted adviser throughout his time with Carpenter Technology,” said Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful for his significant contributions to the Company. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Carpenter Technology team, I want to thank Jim for his service and wish him the best in retirement.”
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