Howmet Aerospace Elects Sharon Barner to Board of Directors
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) has appointed Sharon Barner as an independent director on its Board, effective April 1, 2021. Barner, who is currently Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer at Cummins Inc., brings over 30 years of legal and business experience. Her expertise includes managing global legal matters and overseeing mergers and acquisitions. Barner previously served in key government roles at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She will also join the Governance and Nominating Committee, enhancing Howmet's leadership as it navigates a competitive environment.
- Sharon Barner's appointment is expected to enhance Howmet's board expertise with her extensive legal and business background.
- Her experience in mergers and acquisitions may bring strategic advantages to Howmet's growth initiatives.
- Concerns may arise regarding continuity and experience gaps due to the recent board change.
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) announces that its Board of Directors has elected Sharon Barner, Vice-President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Cummins Inc., to serve as an independent director on the Board, effective April 1, 2021.
“Sharon brings to the Howmet Board extensive business and legal perspectives that will be complementary to our current board and which are highly valued in our evolving, competitive environment,” said John C. Plant, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Barner has more than 30 years of experience as an international business leader and lawyer in the technology, automotive and life sciences industries. She is currently responsible for Cummins’ global legal matters, including strategic corporate initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory, and compliance. Prior to Cummins, Ms. Barner served as Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) where she was responsible for patent and trademark operations. She has also practiced law at Foley & Lardner, where she was a member of the Executive Management Committee, served as Intellectual Property Department Chair, and spearheaded the establishment of the firm’s East Asia presence.
Ms. Barner holds bachelor degrees in political science and psychology from Syracuse University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan.
She will serve on the Governance and Nominating Committee.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,200 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint. In 2019, the businesses of Howmet Aerospace reported annual revenue of over
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