WILLIAM M. LAMBERT

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KENNAMETAL INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2016-09-13 Mr. Lambert is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of MSA Safety, Inc. Mr. Lambert has held the Chairman position of MSA since May 2015 and the President and CEO position since 2008. 2016 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Total $86,016. Committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating/Corporate Governance.
2017-09-14 Mr. Lambert is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSA Safety, Inc. ("MSA"), as of June 2017. Mr. Lambert previously held the Chairman position of MSA since May 2015 and the President and Chief Executive Officer position since 2008, and has been a member of the board of directors of MSA since 2007. Mr. Lambert joined MSA in 1981 as a design engineer and over the years has served the company in a variety of capacities. Mr. Lambert holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University and a Master's degree in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Qualifications: Mr. Lambert has extensive experience leading a global manufacturing company and he brings to the board extensive experience in business strategy, product development, marketing and finance.
2018-09-13 Mr. Lambert is the Non-Executive Chairman of MSA Safety, Inc. ("MSA"), as of June 2018. Mr. Lambert previously held the Chairman position of MSA since May 2015 and the President and Chief Executive Officer position since 2008, and has been a member of the board of directors of MSA since 2007. Mr. Lambert joined MSA in 1981 as a design engineer and over the years has served the company in a variety of capacities of increasing responsibility. Mr. Lambert holds a Bachelor 2s degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University and a Master 2s degree in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Qualifications: Mr. Lambert has extensive experience leading a global manufacturing company and he brings to the board extensive experience in business strategy, product development, marketing and finance.
2019-09-16 Mr. Lambert is the Non-Executive Chairman of MSA Safety Incorporated ("MSA"), a global leader in the manufacture and supply of workplace safety products, serving in this position since June 2018. He is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of MSA, having served in this position from 2008 until May 2018. Mr. Lambert has been a director on MSA's Board since 2007, holding the Chairman position since May 2015. He joined MSA in 1981 as a design engineer and over the years served the company in a variety of capacities of increasing responsibility. He previously served on the Board of Directors of EQT Corporation, a natural gas producer, from November 2018 through July 2019. Mr. Lambert has achieved "Fellow" status with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and a Master's degree in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Lambert has extensive experience leading a global manufacturing company and he brings to the board valuable knowledge in business strategy, product development, marketing and finance. He currently serves as Chair of our Audit Committee and is an "audit committee financial expert" based on his relevant experience with financial and accounting matters. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $217,719.
2020-09-15 Mr. Lambert is a member of the Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated, a global leader in workplace safety products. He is the retired President and CEO of MSA. Mr. Lambert has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and a Master's degree in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. He currently serves as Chair of our Audit Committee and is an "audit committee financial expert." 2020 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Total $218,831.
2021-09-14 Mr. Lambert is a member of the Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated ("MSA"), a global leader in the manufacture and supply of workplace safety products, having stepped down as Non-Executive Chairman of MSA in May 2020. He is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of MSA, having served in this position from 2008 until May 2018. Mr. Lambert has been a director on MSA's Board since 2007, holding the Chairman position from May 2015 through May 2020. He joined MSA in 1981 as a design engineer and over the years served the company in a variety of capacities of increasing responsibility. He previously served on the Board of Directors of EQT Corporation, a natural gas producer, from November 2018 through July 2019. Mr. Lambert has achieved "Fellow" status with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and a Master's degree in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Lambert has extensive experience leading a global manufacturing company and he brings to the board valuable knowledge in business strategy, product development, marketing and finance. He currently serves as Chair of our Audit Committee and is an "audit committee financial expert" based on his relevant experience with financial and accounting matters. 2021 Non-Employee Director Compensation: William M. Lambert total $215,082.
2022-09-13 Mr. Lambert is a member of the Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated ("MSA"), a global leader in the manufacture and supply of workplace safety products. He is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of MSA, having served in this position from 2008 until May 2018. Mr. Lambert has been a director on MSA's Board since 2007, holding the Chairman position from May 2015 through May 2020. He joined MSA in 1981 as a design engineer and over the years served the company in a variety of capacities of increasing responsibility. He previously served on the Board of Directors of EQT Corporation, a natural gas producer, from November 2018 through July 2019. Mr. Lambert has achieved "Fellow" status with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and a Master's degree in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Lambert has extensive experience leading a global manufacturing company and he brings to the Board valuable knowledge in business strategy, product development, marketing and finance. He currently serves as Chair of our Audit Committee and is an "audit committee financial expert" based on his relevant experience with financial and accounting matters. 2022 Non-Employee Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $225,064.
2023-09-12 Mr. Lambert is a member of the Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated... He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University.
2024-09-17 Mr. Lambert is Chairman of the Board of Directors for Kennametal Inc., serving in this position since November 1, 2023. Mr. Lambert is a member of the Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (“MSA”), a global leader in the manufacture and supply of workplace safety products. He is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of MSA, having served in this position from 2008 until May 2018. Mr. Lambert has been a director on MSA’s Board since 2007, holding the Chairman position from May 2015 through May 2020. He joined MSA in 1981 as a design engineer and over the years served the company in a variety of capacities of increasing responsibility. He previously served on the Board of Directors of EQT Corporation, a natural gas producer, from November 2018 through July 2019. Mr. Lambert has achieved “Fellow” status with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

MSA Safety Inc

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2014-03-28 William M. Lambert President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company Has worked for the Company for 32 years Expertise in product development, marketing and finance Safety products industry knowledge Age 55 2013 Total Compensation: $3,666,033
2016-03-31 William M. Lambert, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company; Mr. Lambert was elected Chairman in May 2015; currently a director of Kennametal Inc.
2017-04-07 Mr. Lambert has served MSA as an employee for 35 years, joining the company as a design engineer, and has worked in a number of executive capacities over the past 21 years. As the Company’s Chairman, President and CEO, and given his long tenure with the Company, Mr. Lambert brings to the board extensive experience in the Company’s business with particular expertise in the oversight and execution of the Company’s business strategy, along with product development, marketing, finance and the global safety products industry.
2019-04-08 Mr. William M. Lambert, Non-Executive Chairman, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Compensation Table: $198,631 total.
2020-04-07 Mr. William M. Lambert, Retired (2018); presently Non-Executive Chairman of the Board; formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company; Mr. Lambert was elected Chairman in May 2015 and prior thereto was President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lambert is currently a Director of Kennametal Inc. Age: 62
2021-04-09 Mr. Lambert is retired CEO and former Non-Executive Chairman. Age: 63. Director Since: 2007. Compensation: $231,922.
2023-03-30 Mr. Lambert brings to the board extensive experience in the Company’s business with particular expertise in the oversight and execution of the Company’s business strategy, along with product development, marketing, finance and the global safety products industry. Committees: Law. 2022 compensation: $220,017.
2024-03-28 As a former CEO and given his long tenure with the Company, Mr. Lambert brings to the board extensive experience in the Company’s business. Age: 65. Committees: Law. Compensation: $219,972.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01