Crist|Kolder Associates Recruits CFO for Howmet Aerospace
January 22, 2026 – Crist|Kolder Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Winterlich as the new CFO of executive vice president and CFO of NYSE-traded Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. He succeeds Ken Giacobbe, who is retiring after more than two decades at the company.
Mr. Winterlich most recently was executive vice president and chief financial officer at Hexcel Corporation. He joined Hexcel in 1998 and has held roles of increasing responsibility in finance, operations and information technology, prior to assuming his as CFO in 2017.
Howmet Aerospace is a global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged aluminum wheels for commercial transportation.
Crist|Kolder Associates focuses on CEO, CFO, COO, board of directors and succession search for a broad range of industries. The firm has filled line management and board positions for more than 100 clients relying on what it calls “the intellectual capital” of its senior partners and professional team. Given the strength of the firm’s CFO practice, Crist|Kolder has also established a strong position in finance #2 searches, including treasurers, controllers, group CFOs, IROs, CAEs and others.
Clem Johnson serves as president of the firm. Mr. Johnson joined the firm in 2007 and has 25 years of executive search experience, having previously been with Russell Reynolds Associates and Heidrick & Struggles. He has conducted senior executive and board searches internationally for major organizations across functional disciplines, with an emphasis on technology, industrial, retail, consumer products and professional services industries. In addition, Mr. Johnson has extensive experience assisting private equity firms and other investors with the recruitment of their portfolio companies’ senior leadership teams, with a particular functional emphasis on board of director, CEO and CFO disciplines.
Marathon Petroleum Search
Crist|Kolder Associates recently helped to recruit Maria A. Khoury as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NYSE-traded Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC). She will succeed John J. Quaid, who will remain with the company for a period of transition.
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“Maria’s deep financial operations expertise and broad industry experience from 25 years as a global finance business leader, including previous roles in oil and gas, will be a strong addition to our executive team as we pursue MPC’s strategic objectives,” said chairman-elect, president and chief executive officer Maryann Mannen. “Her proven abilities to develop competitive capital allocation, growth, financial planning, and risk management strategies will advance our efforts to continue positioning the company to deliver industry-leading cash generation and capital returns. On behalf of our boards of directors, I thank John for his many contributions to MPC and MPLX.”
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Since 2021, Ms. Khoury has served as vice president, group CFO biotechnology for Danaher, a global science and technology innovator, where she has finance responsibility for Cytiva (formerly GE Healthcare Biopharma) and Pall Life Sciences, including oversight of the controllership, treasury, and tax functions.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. is an integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, OH. The company operates the nation’s largest refining system. MPC’s marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets.
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