Carpenter Technology Announces Return of Gregory Pratt as CEO
11/19/2014 - Carpenter Technology Corporation’s Board of Directors announced that Gregory A. Pratt will return as CEO of the company, effective immediately.
Mr. Pratt was Carpenter's CEO in 2009–2010, and has been a Board member since 2002. Pratt will also continue as the chairperson of Carpenter’s Board, a position he has held since 2009. During his tenure as chairperson, Carpenter has made numerous investments in its business, acquired Amega West and Latrobe Specialty Metals, and built Carpenter’s new Athens facility.
Pratt has a distinguished career in metals, materials, and information technology serving as CEO of both Carpenter Technology and OAO Technology Solutions. Mr. Pratt received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Cheyney University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Pratt replaces Bill Wulfsohn as CEO, who resigned to take another role outside of the company. To ensure continuity, while Wulfsohn will step down from the CEO role and Board of Directors immediately, he will assist the company in a transition support role until 31 December 2014.
“It has been a pleasure to work with Bill. Together, we have accomplished a great deal,” said Pratt. “We wish Bill well in his next endeavors and thank him for his outstanding leadership and service to Carpenter.”
Pratt has a distinguished career in metals, materials, and information technology serving as CEO of both Carpenter Technology and OAO Technology Solutions. Mr. Pratt received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Cheyney University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Pratt replaces Bill Wulfsohn as CEO, who resigned to take another role outside of the company. To ensure continuity, while Wulfsohn will step down from the CEO role and Board of Directors immediately, he will assist the company in a transition support role until 31 December 2014.
“It has been a pleasure to work with Bill. Together, we have accomplished a great deal,” said Pratt. “We wish Bill well in his next endeavors and thank him for his outstanding leadership and service to Carpenter.”
