Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Key Highlights
- ➤Marshall Akins promoted to Senior Vice President – Chief Operating Officer
- ➤John Huyette promoted to Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer
- ➤Bill Besash promoted to Vice President – Investor Relations and Corporate Development
- ➤Leadership changes effective immediately across operations, commercial, and investor relations
Expert Statements
Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carpenter Technology
“With demand across our key end-use markets continuing to accelerate, Marshall’s combination of deep customer relationships, market knowledge, and understanding of our complex production capabilities positions him well to drive results across our operations”
Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carpenter Technology
“Through his leadership across both the Commercial and Production Planning organizations, he’s developed a comprehensive understanding of how we align our capabilities with our customers’ needs. I am confident his leadership will help us build on our strong operational momentum and capitalize on the significant growth opportunities ahead.”
Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carpenter Technology
“We are pleased to appoint John Huyette as Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer. John has developed a deep knowledge of our business, our industry, and our capabilities through his prior experience in the commercial organization and his current role. His understanding of our markets, our customers’ needs and the growth opportunities ahead will help us advance our commercial strategy and build on our strong momentum. John’s extensive experience and strong relationships across the organization will also ensure a seamless transition as Marshall moves into the Chief Operating Officer role.”
Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carpenter Technology
“We are also pleased to name Bill Besash as Vice President – Investor Relations and Corporate Development. Since joining Carpenter Technology, Bill has brought a strategic perspective and a strong understanding of our end-use markets to our commercial organization, helping shape how we identify and pursue long-term growth opportunities. His background in global strategy and management consulting positions him well to clearly articulate our long-term value creation opportunity to the investment community and lead our corporate development efforts.”
* Marshall Akins promoted to Senior Vice President – Chief Operating Officer * John Huyette promoted to Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer * Bill Besash promoted to Vice President – Investor Relations and Corporate Development PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) today announced leadership changes within its Operations, Commercial, and Investor Relations functions.
Effective immediately, Marshall Akins has been named Senior Vice President – Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Akins will oversee the operations of Carpenter Technology’s Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) and Performance Engineered Products (PEP) business segments. He will also continue to lead the Production Planning and Procurement functions. Mr. Akins will continue to report directly to Tony Thene, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
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