Richard J. Harshman is the retired Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (now ATI Inc.), a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials, where he served as Chairman, President and CEO from 2011 through 2018 after roles including President and COO and, earlier, Executive Vice President and CFO from 2000 to 2010. He was appointed to Kennametal's Board effective September 1, 2026.