Global product management for Kennametal

Gretchen W. Jezerc has been named vice president, global product management for Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, PA.

“I am very excited about the steps Kennametal has taken and continues to develop to position the company as first in meeting customer needs as they exist across many vital and distinct manufacturing segments,” she says. “From a diverse leadership team with strong complementary backgrounds to dedicated global product managers deep in application knowledge, Kennametal is emerging from an economic recession as a breakthrough company. I’m proud to be part of the mission to continue better understanding customer needs and leveraging Kennametal’s leadership in product development, materials science, global manufacturing, and customer service in meeting them.”

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