Patrick Watson
VP & CFO at Kennametal | Driving Financial Excellence, Building Teams, Operational Transformation & Growth in Global Manufacturing
- Role
- Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Kennametal
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patrick Watson
As VP & CFO of Kennametal, I focus on driving financial discipline, operational excellence and sustainable growth across our diverse industrial portfolio. I thrive on building high-performing teams, optimizing complex operations, and positioning organizations for long-term growth and operational excellence.Kennametal is a global industrial technology company that develops and manufactures advanced materials, precision metal cutting tools and wear-resistant solutions. Our leadership team is committed to transparency, innovation, and delivering value to customers around the world. In FY25, Kennametal achieved $1.9B in sales and returned $122M to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases.
Experience
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jun 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Increased focus on talent development; implemented mentorship program and improved employee survey scores on career development Oversaw cost restructuring and global footprint optimization, including successful divestitures and facility consolidations to drive efficiency and shareholder value Returned $122M to shareholders in FY25 through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating strong financial discipline and commitment to value creation In FY24, achieved best cash flow from operations as percent of sales in over 25 years by driving focus on working capital across the company
Education
University of Pittsburgh
BA, Business Economics
1991 — 1995
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
MBA, Finance, Marketing
2001 — 2004
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Analysis
- Management
- Forecasting
- Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Business Strategy
- Due Diligence
- Finance
- Business Planning
- Mergers
- Product Development
- Process Improvement
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