---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000931148-21-000141"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EAF"
cik: "0000931148"
company_name: "GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD"
filed_at: "2021-10-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T22:03:43.287478+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GrafTech promotes Halford to COO, adds three independent directors, board expands to 11

## Summary
- Jeffrey C. Dutton resigned from Board effective Oct 6, 2021; no disagreement with company.
- Jeremy S. Halford promoted to EVP and COO effective Oct 11, 2021; previously SVP Operations and Development.
- Board size increased from 9 to 11; appointed Debra Fine, Jean-Marc Germain, Henry R. Keizer as independent directors.
- New directors bring capital markets, operational, and financial expertise; board now 8 of 11 independent.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000931148-21-000141
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EAF
- cik: 0000931148
- company_name: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD
- filed_at: 2021-10-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114821000141/0000931148-21-000141-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114821000141/gti-20211006.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Jean-Marc Germain was appointed as Director at GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: To fill the vacancies resulting from the increase in the size of the Board and Mr. Dutton’s resignation, on October 7, 2021, the Board appointed Jean-Marc Germain, Henry R. Keizer, and Debra Fine (collectively, the “Directors”) as directors
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114821000141/0000931148-21-000141-index.htm
- Executive change
  Debra Fine was appointed as Director at GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: To fill the vacancies resulting from the increase in the size of the Board and Mr. Dutton’s resignation, on October 7, 2021, the Board appointed Jean-Marc Germain, Henry R. Keizer, and Debra Fine (collectively, the “Directors”) as directors
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114821000141/0000931148-21-000141-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jeffrey C. Dutton resigned as Director at GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Director
  source text: On October 6, 2021, Mr. Jeffrey C. Dutton tendered his notice of resignation from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Company”), effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114821000141/0000931148-21-000141-index.htm
- Executive change
  Henry R. Keizer was appointed as Director at GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: To fill the vacancies resulting from the increase in the size of the Board and Mr. Dutton’s resignation, on October 7, 2021, the Board appointed Jean-Marc Germain, Henry R. Keizer, and Debra Fine (collectively, the “Directors”) as directors
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114821000141/0000931148-21-000141-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jeremy S. Halford changed role as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
  - Action: promoted
  - Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
  source text: On October 7, 2021, the Company announced the promotion of Jeremy S. Halford to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, effective as of October 11, 2021.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114821000141/0000931148-21-000141-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.