SAGAR A. PATEL - Corporate Board Profile

KENNAMETAL INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2016-09-13	Mr. Patel is the President of Aircraft Turbine Systems of Woodward, Inc. Mr. Patel was elected to the Board on September 1, 2016 and has not yet been appointed to any committees. No compensation listed for 2016.
2017-09-14	Mr. Patel is the President of Aircraft Turbine Systems of Woodward, Inc., a position he has held since June 2011. Before joining Woodward, Mr. Patel worked at General Electric, where he last served as President, Mechanical Systems, GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio. At GE's Aviation and Transportation businesses, Mr. Patel held roles with increasing responsibilities in engineering, operations, services and P&L management. Earlier in his career, he also worked in a utility company in India for three years. Mr. Patel served as Chairman of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) in Rockford, Illinois, in addition to serving on the Illinois Governor's Innovation Advisory Council. Mr. Patel holds a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor's degree in Controls and Instrumentation Engineering from Gujarat University in India. Qualifications: Mr. Patel has more than 25 years' experience in the aerospace, transportation and energy industries, bringing to our Board extensive experience in product and advanced manufacturing innovation, global operations and strategic growth areas.
2018-09-13	Mr. Patel is the President of Aircraft Turbine Systems of Woodward, Inc., a position he has held since June 2011. Before joining Woodward, Mr. Patel worked at General Electric, where he last served as President, Mechanical Systems, GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio. At GE 2s Aviation and Transportation businesses, Mr. Patel held roles with increasing responsibilities in engineering, operations, services and P&L management. Earlier in his career, he also worked in a utility company in India for three years. Mr. Patel served as Chairman of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) in Rockford, Illinois, in addition to serving on the Illinois Governor 2s Innovation Advisory Council. Mr. Patel holds a master 2s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor 2s degree in Controls and Instrumentation Engineering from Gujarat University in India. Qualifications: Mr. Patel has more than 25 years 2 experience in the aerospace, transportation and energy industries, bringing to our Board extensive experience in product and advanced manufacturing innovation, global operations and strategic growth areas.
2019-09-16	Mr. Patel is the Business Unit President, Fuel Systems and Controls for Woodward, Inc., a manufacturer and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. He joined Woodward, Inc. in June 2011 as President of Aircraft Turbine Systems. Before joining Woodward, Mr. Patel worked at General Electric, where he last served as President, Mechanical Systems, GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio. At GE's Aviation and Transportation businesses, Mr. Patel held roles with increasing responsibilities in engineering, operations, services and P&L management. Earlier in his career, he worked for a utility company in India for three years. Mr. Patel served as Chairman of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) in Rockford, Illinois, in addition to serving on the Illinois Governor's Innovation Advisory Council. Mr. Patel holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree in Controls and Instrumentation Engineering from Gujarat University in India. Mr. Patel has more than 25 years' experience in the aerospace, transportation and energy industries, bringing to our Board extensive experience in product and advanced manufacturing innovation, global operations and strategic growth areas. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $210,119.
2020-09-15	Mr. Patel is the Business Unit President, Aerospace Aftermarket and Hydraulic Systems for Woodward, Inc. He has more than 30 years' experience in the aerospace, transportation and energy industries. 2020 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Total $204,769.
2021-09-14	Mr. Patel is the Business Group President, Engine Systems for Woodward, Inc., a manufacturer and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. He joined Woodward, Inc. in June 2011 as President of Aircraft Turbine Systems. In 2019, Mr. Patel became Business Unit President, Fuel Systems and Controls for Woodward until January 2020 when he became Business Unit President, Aerospace Aftermarket and Hydraulic Systems, where he served before assuming his current position in 2021. Before joining Woodward, Mr. Patel worked at General Electric, where he last served as President, Mechanical Systems, GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio. At GE's Aviation and Transportation businesses, Mr. Patel held roles with increasing responsibilities in engineering, operations, services and P&L management. Earlier in his career, he worked for a utility company in India for three years. Mr. Patel served as Chairman of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) in Rockford, Illinois, in addition to serving on the Illinois Governor's Innovation Advisory Council. Mr. Patel holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree in Controls and Instrumentation Engineering from Gujarat University in India. Mr. Patel has more than 30 years' experience in the aerospace, transportation and energy industries, bringing to our Board extensive experience in product and advanced manufacturing innovation, global operations and strategic growth areas. 2021 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Sagar A. Patel total $201,582.
2022-09-13	Mr. Patel is the Business Group President, Engine Systems for Woodward, Inc., a manufacturer and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. He joined Woodward, Inc. in June 2011 as President of Aircraft Turbine Systems. In 2019, Mr. Patel became Business Unit President, Fuel Systems and Controls for Woodward until January 2020 when he became Business Unit President, Aerospace Aftermarket and Hydraulic Systems, where he served before assuming his current position in 2021. Before joining Woodward, Mr. Patel worked at General Electric, where he last served as President, Mechanical Systems, GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio. At GE's Aviation and Transportation businesses, Mr. Patel held roles with increasing responsibilities in engineering, operations, services and P&L management. Earlier in his career, he worked for a utility company in India for three years. Mr. Patel served as Chairman of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) in Rockford, Illinois, in addition to serving on the Illinois Governor's Innovation Advisory Council. Mr. Patel holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree in Controls and Instrumentation Engineering from Gujarat University in India. Mr. Patel has more than 30 years' experience in the aerospace, transportation and energy industries, bringing to our Board extensive experience in product and advanced manufacturing innovation, global operations and strategic growth areas. 2022 Non-Employee Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $210,064.
2023-09-12	Mr. Patel is self-employed since October 2022, consulting in the area of Aerospace and Defense M&A projects.
2024-09-17	Mr. Patel is self-employed since October 2022, consulting in the area of Aerospace and Defense M&A projects. Mr. Patel is an Advisor and Equity Investor of Jeh Aerospace Inc. Mr. Patel is the retired Group President, Engine Systems for Woodward, Inc., a manufacturer and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets, a position he held from 2021 through October 2022. He joined Woodward, Inc. in June 2011 as President Aircraft Turbine Systems and in 2019 became the Business Unit President, Fuel Systems and Controls for Woodward. In January 2020 he became Business Unit President, Aerospace After market and Hydraulic Systems through 2021. Before joining Woodward, Mr. Patel worked at General Electric, where he last served as President, Mechanical Systems, GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio. At GE’s Aviation and Transportation businesses, Mr. Patel held roles with increasing responsibilities in engineering, operations, services, and P&L management. Earlier in his career, he worked for a utility company in India for three years. Mr. Patel served as Chairman of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) in Rockford, Illinois, in addition to serving on the Illinois Governor’s Innovation Advisory Council. Mr. Patel holds a Master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor’s degree in Controls and Instrumentation Engineering from Gujarat University in India.