
Kadant CEO Succession Plan Names Michael Colwell as Next CEO
Kadant has approved a leadership transition that will make Michael C. Colwell president and CEO on January 2, 2027. Jeffrey L. Powell will move from CEO to executive chairman, while current board chairman Jonathan W. Painter will retire. The plan establishes a staged transition across Kadant’s executive and board leadership. Key Takeaways Michael C. Colwell will become Kadant’s president and CEO on January 2, 2027. Colwell will first become president and chief operating officer on























