GrafTech CEO Marcel Kessler to step down

GrafTech announced that Marcel Kessler has informed the Company’s Board of Directors of his intention, due to family reasons, to (i) step down as CEO and President effective November 15, 2023 and (ii) resign as an employee of the Company effective December 31, 2023. Mr. Kessler will continue to serve on GrafTech’s Board. The Board has appointed Timothy K. Flanagan, the current Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President Finance and Treasurer of the Company, to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer and President, and Catherine Hedoux-Delgado, the current Vice President, Corporate Controller of the Company, to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, each effective November 15, 2023.