ATI announced that at the conclusion of its 2026 Annual Meeting, Kimberly A. Fields became Board Chair in addition to her existing roles as Chief Executive Officer and President. The appointment follows the retirement of Robert S. Wetherbee from the company’s Board of Directors, which he had chaired since 2021.
The company also announced that Leroy M. Ball has been named Lead Independent Director, succeeding J. Brett Harvey, who retired from the ATI Board at the conclusion of the annual meeting. In the role, Ball will oversee the continued independent and efficient operation of the Board and may serve as a liaison between the independent Board members, ATI management, and other stakeholders.
ATI noted that Fields’ appointment as Board Chair was first announced in November 2025. Fields has served as Chief Executive Officer since July 1, 2024, after previously holding senior leadership roles at the company, including President and Chief Operating Officer since 2019. She has also served on ATI’s Board since February 2024.
ATI said the leadership transition reflects the company’s continued focus on corporate governance and long-term growth initiatives tied to aerospace, defense, and specialty energy markets.
ATI is a producer of high-performance materials and solutions serving the aerospace & defense and specialty energy industries. The company focuses on materials science and advanced manufacturing technologies designed for demanding operating environments.
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“Returning to the combined roles of CEO and Chair promotes unified leadership and direction for the Company, allowing a clear, sharp focus on the efficient implementation of ATI’s strategies to increase shareholder value.
In the two years since Kim became CEO, ATI has continued to strengthen operational performance, expanded capacity to support accelerating demand, and advanced as a leader in aerospace and defense. With Kim at the helm, ATI has delivered significant value for shareholders through disciplined execution and strong market performance. The Board is confident in ATI’s future under her leadership.”
Robert S. Wetherbee, Former Board Chair, ATI
“I’m honored to assume the role of Board Chair and grateful for the Board’s confidence. ATI is well positioned for continued growth as we expand our leadership in aerospace and defense and specialty energy. We’ll continue delivering long-term value for our shareholders. I thank Bob for his leadership and many contributions to ATI.”
Kimberly A. Fields, Board Chair, President And CEO, ATI
