Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) has recently made several key leadership appointments, signaling a proactive succession plan and a strategic strengthening of its executive team. William Zmyndak has been appointed as the Deputy General Manager of Graham Manufacturing and is expected to take over as the Vice President and General Manager upon the retirement of Alan Smith in April 2026. Zmyndak brings over three decades of manufacturing and operational leadership experience to the role.
In addition to this transition, the company announced the appointments of Keith Oufnac as Chief Information Officer and Rachel Jaakkola as Chief Human Resources Officer. Oufnac has over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, IT strategy, and cybersecurity initiatives, most recently serving as the Vice President of Information Technology at Bollinger Shipyards. Jaakkola, on the other hand, is a seasoned human resources executive with over a decade of experience in aerospace, defense, and energy companies.
Matthew J. Malone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Graham Corporation, expressed gratitude for Alan Smith's contributions over his 30-year tenure and confidence in Zmyndak's ability to continue driving operational excellence and growth within the company. Malone also emphasized that the additions of Oufnac and Jaakkola further strengthen the company's leadership team as they invest in the systems, people, and capabilities needed to support their long-term strategy.
Graham Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer, vacuum, and advanced mixing technologies for the defense, energy & process, and space industries. The company is known for its engineering expertise, proprietary technologies, responsive service, and product quality. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 0.84%, and are now trading at a price of $74.19. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
