Commercial Metals Company has appointed Kenji Hashimoto as Deputy CFO effective November 16, 2026, as part of a planned succession for retiring CFO Paul Lawrence, who will stay on as a Special Advisor until June 30, 2027.
CMC announces the planned retirement of CFO Paul Lawrence (CFO since 2019) and names Kenji Hashimoto as Deputy CFO effective November 16, 2026, expected to take the CFO role on January 15, 2027. This is an orderly, pre-announced succession with a long transition period through June 30, 2027, not a sudden departure or financial restatement, so it should not materially move the share price.
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) announced the planned retirement of CFO Paul Lawrence, who has served in the role since 2019. Kenji Hashimoto will join the company as Deputy CFO on November 16, 2026, and is expected to transition into the CFO position on January 15, 2027. Lawrence will remain with the company as a Special Advisor to the CEO through June 30, 2027, to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Paul Lawrence, CFO since 2019, is retiring. Kenji Hashimoto was appointed Deputy CFO effective November 16, 2026 and is expected to become CFO on January 15, 2027, with Lawrence advising the CEO until June 30, 2027.
The article discloses no change to results or guidance; it references the 2029 targets outlined at the 2026 Investor Day, which remain the company's stated long-term goals.