Allison Transmission Announces Scott Mell as New Chief Financial Officer

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Allison Transmission (ALSN) has appointed Scott Mell as its new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective April 14, 2025. This follows Fred Bohley's transition to Chief Operating Officer in June 2024, who had continued serving as CFO during the succession search.

Mell brings nearly 30 years of strategic and financial leadership experience, including significant international operations expertise in Asia, Europe, and South America. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of financial management, including planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis, and regulatory compliance. He will also manage treasury strategy, cash management, risk management, and investor relations.

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• Appointment of experienced CFO with 30 years of strategic and financial leadership
• Strong international operations expertise across multiple regions
• Proven track record in managing complex financial situations and stakeholder relations

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INDIANAPOLIS, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission (ALSN), a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial and defense vehicle propulsion solutions, announces the appointment of Scott Mell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer, effective April 14, 2025. This announcement follows the June 2024 appointment of Fred Bohley to Chief Operating Officer (COO), who continued to serve as CFO and Treasurer while the company sought a successor.

Scott is a seasoned business executive with almost 30 years of diverse experience providing strategic and financial leadership and enhancing value in organizations undergoing change. His international experience includes extensive involvement with operations in Asia, Europe and South America. Scott has an established and impressive track record of building consensus with stakeholders of all types, facilitating timely solutions with positive results. His responsibilities frequently included complex and multifaceted opportunities and challenges, and Scott is a proven leader in diverse end markets conditions.

"We are pleased to welcome Scott Mell to the Allison Transmission team," said David Graziosi, Chair and CEO of Allison Transmission. "His international experience as well as his extensive financial and operational expertise will be instrumental as we continue to drive growth and innovation."

In his role as CFO, Scott will have responsibility for the Finance organization and will oversee all aspects of the company's financial management and activities, including financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, analysis, and compliance with regulations. He will also set our overall treasury strategy, including cash management, risk management and investor relations. In addition, Scott will play a key role in helping to strategically guide Allison through the next phase of our growth and development.

"I am thrilled to join Allison Transmission and contribute to its continued success. The company's innovative solutions and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring. I look forward to working with the global Allison Transmission team to drive financial performance, deliver strategic growth initiatives and enhance shareholder value," said Scott Mell.

About Scott Mell

Scott A. Mell is a seasoned business executive with extensive financial and operational leadership experience. He has held various high-level positions, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer at TriMas Corporation. Scott also worked as Managing Director of Recovery & Transformation Services for Riveron Consulting LLC and in a variety of senior leadership positions with Ernst & Young LLP, McKinsey & Company and AlixPartners, LLP. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University.

About Allison Transmission

Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining, construction and agriculture applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.

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SOURCE Allison Transmission, Inc.

FAQ

When will Scott Mell start as CFO of Allison Transmission (ALSN)?

Scott Mell will begin his role as CFO and Treasurer of Allison Transmission on April 14, 2025.

What are Scott Mell's responsibilities as the new ALSN CFO?

He will oversee financial management, planning, budgeting, reporting, treasury strategy, cash management, risk management, and investor relations.

Who was Allison Transmission's previous CFO before Scott Mell?

Fred Bohley, who transitioned to COO in June 2024 while continuing as CFO during the succession search.

What experience does Scott Mell bring to ALSN?

Nearly 30 years of strategic and financial leadership experience, including international operations expertise in Asia, Europe, and South America.