Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) appointed James Coogan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, 2026, according to a company statement.

Coogan will report to Tom Gentile, Hexcel Chairman, CEO and President, and succeeds Mike Lenz, who has been serving as interim Chief Financial Officer. Lenz will remain as a Senior Advisor to assist with the transition.

Coogan most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ: ACLS), a semiconductor industry supplier, since September 2023. Previously, he worked for 15 years at Kaman Corporation, where he held various management positions including Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

During his tenure at Kaman, Coogan served in roles including Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Development, Assistant Vice President of External Reporting and SEC Compliance, and Director of External Reporting and SEC Compliance.

Coogan has more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting and investor relations across multiple industries, including aerospace and defense. He began his career at PwC and held financial management roles at Ann Taylor Stores Corporation and Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority before joining Kaman.

He holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the University of Connecticut.

Stamford, Connecticut-based Hexcel manufactures advanced lightweight composites technology for commercial aerospace, defense and space, and industrial applications.