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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000930413-26-000764"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HXL"
cik: "0000717605"
company_name: "HEXCEL CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-03-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T12:47:10.056089+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hexcel names James Coogan as CFO effective May 1, 2026

## Summary
- James Coogan appointed EVP and CFO, replacing interim CFO Michael Lenz who becomes Senior Advisor.
- Coogan receives $630k base salary, 80% target bonus, $500k signing bonus and $2.25M sign-on RSU.
- Coogan previously CFO at Axcelis Technologies and Kaman; 20+ years finance experience including aerospace.
- Lenz will remain as Senior Advisor for ~3 months to support transition.
- Coogan to report to CEO Tom Gentile; no material interest transactions disclosed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000930413-26-000764
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HXL
- cik: 0000717605
- company_name: HEXCEL CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-03-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717605/000093041326000764/0000930413-26-000764-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717605/000093041326000764/c115804_8k-ixbrl.htm

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