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title: "Metallus names Kristopher R. Westbrooks as CEO; Michael S. Williams to retire"
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description: "Metallus Inc. has appointed Kristopher R. Westbrooks as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Michael S. Williams, who will retire on December 31, 2026. Williams will serve as a Special Advisor through June 30, 2027. Westbrooks, currently President and COO, was previously EVP & CFO. Kevin A. Raketich was also appointed Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development."
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# Metallus names Kristopher R. Westbrooks as CEO; Michael S. Williams to retire

**Metallus appointed Kristopher R. Westbrooks as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027, as Michael S. Williams notifies the board of his retirement effective December 31, 2026.**

**Individual**

Michael S. Williams

Kristopher R. Westbrooks

Kevin A. Raketich

**Role**

Chief Executive Officer; Director (current)

President and Chief Executive Officer; Director (appointed)

Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development (appointed)

**Type of Change**

Retirement and resignation from Board

Appointment and election to CEO and Board

Appointment to new position

**Effective Date**

December 31, 2026 (retirement/resignation)

January 1, 2027 (appointment)

August 31, 2026 (appointment approved)

**Reason**

Intention to retire (as notified to Board)

Board succession in connection with CEO retirement

Succession planning

**Replacement Info**

Kristopher R. Westbrooks named successor as CEO and board member effective Jan 1, 2027

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

**Background Details**

Will remain as Special Advisor to the CEO and Board as non-executive employee through June 30, 2027

Age 48; President and COO since June 2025; previously EVP & CFO since Sept 2018; prior finance roles at A. Schulman; BS in business and MS in accountancy from Miami University of Ohio

Previously Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

**Board/Committee Role Changes**

Resignation from Board effective Dec 31, 2026

Elected as Board member effective Jan 1, 2027

Not disclosed

Original SEC Filing: Metallus Inc. \[ MTUS \] - 8-K - Aug. 31, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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