Richard Harshman Allegheny Technologies CEO Rating

Allegheny Technologies CEO Richard Harshman Bio

Mr. Richard J. Harshman, also known as Rich, has been Chairman Chief Executive Officer of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated since May 1, 2011 and its President since August 1, 2010. Mr. Harshman served as the Chief Operating Officer of Allegheny Technologies Inc. since August 1, 2010. Mr. Harshman served as an Executive Vice President for Finance of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated from October 21, 2003 to August 1, 2010 and served as its Chief Financial Officer from December 2000 to August 1, 2010. Mr. Harshman served as Head of shared services, including procurement and information technologies of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated since October 21, 2003. Mr. Harshman had been responsible for all accounting, financial, treasury, tax and internal audit functions and for investor relations. He joined Teledyne, Inc. as a Member of the Corporate Internal Audit Department in 1978 and served in increasingly important roles at both the corporate and operating levels. Mr. Harshman served as Senior Vice President for Finance at Allegheny Technologies Incorporated from December 2001 to October 2003 and served as its Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer from December 2000 to December 2001. From September 2000 to December 2000, Mr. Harshman served as Vice President, Controller and Acting Chief Financial Officer of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated. Previously, he served as Vice President for Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Allvac since July 1998 and served as Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration from 1995. He has been a Director of Ameren Corporation since June 2013. He has been Vice Chair of Allegheny Conference On Community Development since January 01, 2014. He serves as vice chairman of the board of trustees at Robert Morris University. He is a Member of the board of directors of the National Association of Manufacturers. He is a member of the board of directors of the Laurel Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America (Greater Pittsburgh Area). He is also a member of the Chairman's Council of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board of Trustees. He was a Director of the Ethics and Compliance Officer Association. He has received many accolades, including being named one of the Most Influential People in Business of 2011 by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was also honored with the Best CFO Award in 2008 by Institutional Investor and named 2008 CFO of the Year (public company category) by the Pittsburgh Business Times. He is active in various charitable and Civic Organizations including the United Way and the Challenger Baseball Program for children with special needs. Mr. Harshman achieved his Certified Public Accountant's certificate in 1985 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Robert Morris University.

Allegheny Technologies CEO Richard Harshman At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Allegheny Technologies.

Based on 7 ratings, Richard Harshman ranks right below AK Steel Holding Corporation's CEO, Roger Newport.

Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.