CMC CFO Paul Lawrence to retire Jan 15, 2027; Kenji Hashimoto named deputy CFO, set to succeed him
COMMERCIAL METALS Co
Lawrence, CFO since 2019, steps down from the CFO role effective Jan 15, 2027 and stays on as Special Advisor to the CEO through June 30, 2027.
Kenji Hashimoto, 57, becomes SVP and Deputy CFO on Nov 16, 2026, then assumes the CFO role on Jan 15, 2027.
Hashimoto package: minimum base salary $675,000, cash bonus target up to 90% of salary, equity grant target up to 240% of salary.
Hashimoto was Managing Director at Global Infrastructure Partners, spent two years as Amazon VP North America Sort Centers, and 22 years at American Airlines.
CMC says the retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company; CEO Peter Matt cited the 2029 targets set at the 2026 Investor Day.
In connection with Mr. Lawrence’s retirement, on November 9, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company approved hiring Kenji Hashimoto, age 57, to serve as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, a non-executive officer position, effective November 16, 2026 through January 15, 2027.
Effective upon Mr. Lawrence’s retirement from the role on January 15, 2027, Mr. Hashimoto will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
On November 6, 2026, Paul J. Lawrence notified Commercial Metals Company (“CMC” or the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the role of the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 15, 2027.
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Kenji Hashimoto was appointed as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at COMMERCIAL METALS Co.
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appointed
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Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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In connection with Mr. Lawrence’s retirement, on November 9, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company approved hiring Kenji Hashimoto, age 57, to serve as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, a non-executive officer position, effective November 16, 2026 through January 15, 2027.
Kenji Hashimoto was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at COMMERCIAL METALS Co.
Action
appointed
Role
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Exact text from the filing
Effective upon Mr. Lawrence’s retirement from the role on January 15, 2027, Mr. Hashimoto will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Paul J. Lawrence departed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at COMMERCIAL METALS Co.
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retire
Role
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Exact text from the filing
On November 6, 2026, Paul J. Lawrence notified Commercial Metals Company (“CMC” or the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the role of the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 15, 2027.
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