About

Joseph Alvarado is the retired Chairman, President and CEO of Commercial Metals Company (CMC), a global manufacturer, recycler and marketer of steel and other metals, which he joined in April 2010 as EVP and COO, became President and CEO in September 2011, and where he served as Chairman from January 2013 until his retirement in January 2018. He has served on Kennametal's Board since 2018 and chairs the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee; in July 2026 the Board named him to succeed William M. Lambert as Chairman effective at the October 2026 annual meeting.

Roles

Kennametal Inc.
Director; Chair, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee · Current role
2018–present
Commercial Metals Company
Chairman of the Board · Served as Chairman until his retirement in January 2018.
January 2013 - January 2018
Commercial Metals Company
President and Chief Executive Officer · Named President and CEO and elected to CMC's Board in September 2011.
September 2011 - January 2018
Commercial Metals Company
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer · Joined CMC in this role, becoming President and COO in April 2011.
April 2010 - April 2011
U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc.
President · Led the U.S. Steel Corporation division before joining CMC.
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External Roles

Arcosa, Inc.
Director
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PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Director
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Trinseo S.A.
Director
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Director Compensation

FY FY2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$95,000
Stock (RSU) awards
$145,000
Grant dateAugust 15, 2024
VestingOne-third per year over three years
All other compensation
$70
NoteCompany-paid life insurance premium
Total
$240,070

Also at Kennametal Inc.

Colleague
Shelley Bausch
Director; Audit Committee
Colleague
Sanjay Chowbey
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Colleague
Douglas T. Dietrich
Director; Audit Committee

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