---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-133438"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MTW"
cik: "0000061986"
company_name: "MANITOWOC CO INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:17:50.602323+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Manitowoc appoints Jennifer Peterson as Chief Legal and People Officer, expanding her role

## Summary
- Jennifer Peterson promoted to EVP, Chief Legal and People Officer, adding global HR and risk management to her legal duties.
- Peterson has been with Manitowoc since 2018, previously EVP, General Counsel and Secretary since 2022.
- Appointment effective immediately, announced on March 31, 2026.
- CEO Aaron Ravenscroft cited her integral leadership in strengthening culture and navigating global compliance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-133438
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MTW
- cik: 0000061986
- company_name: MANITOWOC CO INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/61986/000119312526133438/0001193125-26-133438-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/61986/000119312526133438/mtw-20260330.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-26-133438.txt

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