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ATI names J. Robert Foster as Chief Financial Officer
ATI Inc. (NYSE: ATI) announced that James Robert "Rob" Foster will become Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Foster succeeds Don Newman, who will serve as Strategic Advisor to the CEO beginning January 1. As previously announced, Newman will retire on March 1, 2026, and serve in an advisory capacity for a continued period to allow for a smooth handoff.
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