Metallus names Kristopher R. Westbrooks as CEO; Michael S. Williams to retire
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Metallus Inc. has appointed Kristopher R. Westbrooks as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Michael S. Williams, who will retire on December 31, 2026. Williams will serve as a Special Advisor through June 30, 2027. Westbrooks, currently President and COO, was previously EVP & CFO. Kevin A. Raketich was also appointed Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development.
Metallus appointed Kristopher R. Westbrooks as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027, as Michael S. Williams notifies the board of his retirement effective December 31, 2026.
| Individual | Michael S. Williams | Kristopher R. Westbrooks | Kevin A. Raketich |
| Role | Chief Executive Officer; Director (current) | President and Chief Executive Officer; Director (appointed) | Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development (appointed) |
| Type of Change | Retirement and resignation from Board | Appointment and election to CEO and Board | Appointment to new position |
| Effective Date | December 31, 2026 (retirement/resignation) | January 1, 2027 (appointment) | August 31, 2026 (appointment approved) |
| Reason | Intention to retire (as notified to Board) | Board succession in connection with CEO retirement | Succession planning |
| Replacement Info | Kristopher R. Westbrooks named successor as CEO and board member effective Jan 1, 2027 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Background Details | Will remain as Special Advisor to the CEO and Board as non-executive employee through June 30, 2027 | Age 48; President and COO since June 2025; previously EVP & CFO since Sept 2018; prior finance roles at A. Schulman; BS in business and MS in accountancy from Miami University of Ohio | Previously Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer |
| Board/Committee Role Changes | Resignation from Board effective Dec 31, 2026 | Elected as Board member effective Jan 1, 2027 | Not disclosed |
Original SEC Filing: Metallus Inc. [ MTUS ] - 8-K - Aug. 31, 2026
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