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Hexcel Names James Coogan as New Chief Financial Officer
STAMFORD, Conn., March 13, 2026--Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) announced today that James (Jamie) Coogan has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, 2026. He will report to Tom Gentile, Hexcel Chairman, CEO and President. Coogan succeeds Mike Lenz who has been serving as interim Chief Financial Officer. Lenz will remain for a period of time when Coogan joins the company as a Senior Advisor to assist with the transition.
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