Hexcel informed that the Company’s independent directors appointed Guy C. Hachey to serve as lead independent director, effective immediately, following the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Hachey has been a member of Hexcel’s Board and its compensation committee since October 2014, and a member of its nominating, governance and sustainability committee since May 2024. He has also served as the chair of the Board’s compensation committee since February 2020.
As the lead independent director, Mr. Hachey brings his existing institutional knowledge, leadership continuity, and significant knowledge and experience in executive leadership, overseeing operational and management issues relevant to the global manufacturing environment, as well as in-depth experience in overseeing executive compensation and corporate governance as a public company director.