Kennametal appoints VP/CFO

Kennametal Inc., based in Latrobe, Pa., has appointed Jan Kees van Gaalen to the position of vice president and CFO. He replaces Martha Fusco, who has served as interim CFO since February 2015. She will continue in her role as vice president and corporate controller.

Van Gaalen has more than 30 years of global experience in business analytics, treasury, audit, business development, and commercial management. Before joining the company he was executive vice president and CFO at Dresser-Rand Group Inc. Previously he held several financial leadership positions, including vice president and treasurer, for Baker Hughes Inc. and vice president finance and CFO for PT Vale Inco TBK.