AGY Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
AGY, the leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance glass fiber reinforcements, has announced two key senior leadership appointments, effective February 1, 2026. These appointments reflect the company’s strategic focus on systematic growth, industry-leading innovation, and long-term value creation across its aerospace, defense, electronics, and advanced industrial markets.
The leadership changes include the promotion of Patrick Hunter to Chief Commercial Officer and President, and Doug Mann to Chief Technology Officer. Both executives bring extensive experience and a proven track record within AGY, ensuring strong continuity as the company scales its operations and advances its technological capabilities.
Patrick Hunter Named Chief Commercial Officer and President
Patrick Hunter has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and President of AGY, building on his significant contributions since joining the company in early 2024. Over the past two years, Hunter has played a pivotal role in strengthening AGY’s commercial organization, deepening strategic customer relationships, and aligning go-to-market strategies with the company’s expanding portfolio of advanced products and capacity investments.
In his expanded role, Hunter will continue to lead AGY’s global commercial organization. Additionally, he will assume broader responsibility for enterprise execution and growth initiatives across multiple market segments, including aerospace, defense, electronics, and advanced industrial applications. This expanded portfolio positions him at the center of AGY’s efforts to scale operations, optimize customer engagement, and drive long-term value creation.
Driving Commercial Strategy
Hunter’s leadership has been instrumental in refining AGY’s commercial strategy. His focus on disciplined execution has strengthened the company’s ability to capture market opportunities and respond to evolving customer needs. By integrating sales, marketing, and customer engagement functions, Hunter has positioned AGY to more effectively leverage its global network and advanced technology offerings.
“Patrick has been instrumental in sharpening AGY’s commercial strategy and positioning the company for its next phase of growth,” said Al Ridilla, Chief Executive Officer of AGY. “His leadership and execution discipline will be critical as we scale the business and pursue long-term opportunities across our markets.”
Hunter’s approach emphasizes building long-term, strategic customer relationships, with a focus on understanding evolving industry requirements and aligning AGY’s solutions to meet them. His promotion reflects the company’s confidence in his ability to lead the commercial organization while driving enterprise-wide growth initiatives.
Doug Mann Appointed Chief Technology Officer
Doug Mann has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of AGY, bringing more than three decades of experience with the company. Mann has been a driving force behind AGY’s technical evolution, product innovation, and process development, helping establish the company as a global leader in high-performance glass fiber solutions.
Throughout his career, Mann has led the development of differentiated technologies and innovative products that underpin AGY’s competitive advantage worldwide. His expertise spans product innovation, process engineering, and materials development, with recognition for his work across North America, Europe, and Asia. As CTO, Mann will continue to lead the company’s technology and product development efforts, ensuring that AGY remains at the forefront of innovation while supporting the evolving performance requirements of its customers.
Ensuring Innovation and Technical Leadership
Mann’s appointment reinforces AGY’s commitment to technical excellence and sustained innovation. He will oversee research and development initiatives, product lifecycle management, and emerging technology integration, driving forward the next generation of high-performance glass fiber materials.
“Doug’s depth of technical knowledge and longstanding leadership have been foundational to AGY’s success,” Ridilla noted. “His appointment ensures continuity as we invest in next-generation materials and applications, helping our customers achieve their most demanding performance objectives.”
Mann’s leadership has been critical in the introduction of advanced product lines that meet increasingly stringent industrial standards and application requirements. Under his guidance, AGY has maintained its position as a preferred supplier to customers in highly specialized sectors such as aerospace and electronics, where performance, reliability, and innovation are paramount.
Commitment to Growth and Leadership Continuity
These leadership appointments reflect AGY’s focus on succession planning, leadership continuity, and operational excellence. By promoting seasoned executives with deep institutional knowledge, the company ensures a stable and capable leadership team ready to address both current opportunities and future challenges.
AGY’s strategy emphasizes systematic growth across its global markets. The promotion of Hunter and Mann strengthens the company’s ability to integrate commercial and technical strategies, creating a more cohesive approach to innovation, customer engagement, and market expansion.
“Leadership continuity is a key driver of AGY’s long-term success,” Ridilla said. “By elevating executives who have deep experience with our company and our markets, we are positioning AGY to capture growth opportunities, deliver innovative solutions, and create value for our shareholders.”
Supporting Customers Across Key Markets
AGY’s growth strategy is closely tied to its ability to meet the needs of customers across aerospace, defense, electronics, and advanced industrial markets. The company’s advanced glass fiber solutions play a critical role in improving the performance, strength, and durability of materials used in demanding applications.
Hunter and Mann will work together to ensure alignment between commercial initiatives and technical capabilities. This integrated approach enables AGY to respond quickly to market trends, anticipate customer requirements, and accelerate the development of next-generation products.
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