About
William M. Lambert has served as Chairman of Kennametal's Board since November 1, 2023 and as a director since 2016; he is the retired President and CEO of MSA Safety Incorporated, a role he held from 2008 until May 2018, and remains a director of MSA. In July 2026 Mr. Lambert gave notice of his intention to retire from the Board, including the chairmanship, at the conclusion of the October 27, 2026 annual meeting.
Roles
Kennametal Inc.
Chairman of the Board · Current role
2016–present
MSA Safety Incorporated
President and Chief Executive Officer · Led MSA, a global maker of workplace safety products, joining MSA in 1981 as a design engineer.
2008 - May 2018
MSA Safety Incorporated
Chairman of the Board · Served as MSA's Chairman.
May 2015 - May 2020
EQT Corporation
Director · Served on the board of the natural gas producer.
November 2018 - July 2019
External Roles
MSA Safety Incorporated
Director
2007
Director Compensation
FY FY2025Fees earned or paid in cash
$185,000
Stock (RSU) awards
$145,000
Grant dateAugust 15, 2024
VestingOne-third per year over three years
All other compensation
$70
NoteCompany-paid life insurance premium
Total
$330,070
Also at Kennametal Inc.
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