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Kennametal appoints Amanda Cole as VP and CHRO; Judith Bacchus to retire
KENNAMETAL INC
- Amanda Cole appointed VP and Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 21, 2026; she joins from Wesco International.
- Judith Bacchus, current VP and Chief Administrative Officer, will retire on or about October 1, 2026 after 20 years.
- Cole's compensation: base salary $375,000, sign-on bonus $58,000, LTI grants $300,000 in RSUs, target bonus 50% of salary.
- Cole will report to CEO Sanjay Chowbey and enter into standard officer employment and indemnification agreements.