Howmet names president of fastening business

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Vagner Finelli has joined Howmet Aerospace as president, Howmet Fastening Systems. In this role, he will have responsibility for all HFS employees and locations globally.

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.

Finelli was most recently with Sigma Engineered Solutions as president and CEO. Sigma is a global manufacturer of complex metal castings and stampings, serving multiple industries including fluid motion and controls, aerospace, automotive, and medical. Prior to Sigma, he worked for Precision Castparts. He also worked for the automotive industry including Lear Corporation for 14 years.

Finelli holds a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from São Paulo State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University, with honours from the Beta Gamma Sigma Society.

Finelli will be based in Torrance, California, and will report directly to John Plant, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.