Today, Oshkosh Corporation, an innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, announced that Keith Allman, an Oshkosh director since 2015, has been appointed as independent chair of the board of Oshkosh Corporation. Allman’s appointment was effective at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders. He succeeds Steve Newlin, who has served as chair since 2020 and is leaving the Oshkosh Board after reaching the mandatory retirement age.
“On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Steve for his exceptional leadership and service to Oshkosh and its shareholders. Over the past five years, his guidance has been instrumental to the board’s critical oversight of strategy and risk, and we are truly grateful for the impact he has made as chair,” said Kim Metcalf-Kupres, director and governance committee chair. “Keith’s appointment as chair reflects the strength of the Oshkosh Board and our ongoing commitment to thoughtful succession planning.”
“Keith is an accomplished chief executive officer with a deep understanding of Oshkosh and our industries,” said John Pfeifer, president and chief executive officer, Oshkosh Corporation. “I look forward to continuing our work together as we execute our Innovate. Serve. Advance. strategy and deliver long-term shareholder value. I also want to thank Steve for his many years of outstanding service, leadership, and guidance since joining our board.”
“I want to thank the Oshkosh board for their contributions and support during my tenure as chair. I also want to congratulate Keith Allman as he takes the reigns of the chair,” said Newlin. “Keith is an outstanding leader, businessman, and person who is extremely well qualified.”
Allman has been president and chief executive officer of Masco Corporation since 2014. He recently announced his retirement, effective July 7, following 27 years with the company. Prior to Masco, Allman held leadership positions in engineering, manufacturing, and quality management for General Motors Corporation.
