Carpenter Technology Corporation announced a leadership transition within its legal department. James D. Dee, the company's Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, has elected to retire effective December 31, 2026. Mr. Dee, who has served the company for sixteen years, will remain employed through the end of the year to assist with an orderly transition.
The company's Board of Directors has appointed Jed S. Freeman to succeed Mr. Dee. Mr. Freeman, currently the Deputy General Counsel, will assume the role of Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary effective January 1, 2027.
Mr. Freeman joined Carpenter Technology in 2007. In his current role, he oversees a broad range of legal, regulatory, compliance, real estate, and employment matters. Prior to joining the company, he practiced as a litigation attorney for over fourteen years.
Carpenter Technology Corporation is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace and defense, medical, transportation, energy, and industrial and consumer markets. The company was founded in 1889.
