Carlos M. Cardoso Explained

Carlos M. Cardoso
Birth Place:Angola
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Fairfield, B.S.
Rensselaer, M.A.
Employer:Kennametal [1]
Years Active:2006-2014
Chief Executive Officer

Carlos M. Cardoso (born in Angola) is an American businessman. He is the Principal of CMPC Advisors and the former Non-Executive Chairman of Garrett Advancing Motion. Cardoso was the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Kennametal, a metalworking and tool production company headquartered in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.[2]

Early life and education

Cardoso was born to Portuguese parents in Luanda, Angola, while it was a Portuguese colony. During that time Cardoso attended schools in both Angola and Portugal. Due to his sports performances at the high school, the Liceu Nacional de Chaves in Portugal, he was recruited by one of U.S. Colleges. Receiving a scholarship, he moved to the United States to play NCAA Division l Soccer.[3] Cardoso attended the Fairfield University where he played for the Fairfield Stags[4] for four years. During his senior year, he was elected the Co-Captain of the team. He also worked part time at various manufacturing and distribution companies.[5] [6] Cardoso obtained his bachelor's degree in Business administration from Fairfield University and his Master of Science in executive management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford. Cardoso also attended the Cornell University Executive Management Program.[7] [8]

Career

Early in his career he owned and operated a machine shop. Then Cardoso served as the Vice President Manufacturing Operations for Colt Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut.[9] In 1995 Cardoso joined AlliedSignal, where he spent over six years as Vice President and General Manager of Engine Systems and Accessories (ESA), Vice President and General Manager of Marketing Sales and Service, Aerospace Services, and Vice President Operations for Aerospace Equipment Systems.[10]

Cardoso joined Flowserve in 2001 as a President of the Pump Division.[11] Cardoso joined Kennametal from Flowserve in April 2003 as the President of the Metalworking Division and in January 2005 was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. In December 2005 Cardoso became a President and CEO of the Corporation and in 2008 took an additional role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.[12] In 2015, Irving Place Capital appointed Cardoso as Senior Industrial Advisor.[13]

Appointments

In October 2007 Cardoso was appointed to the Stanley Works Board of Directors.[14] In November 2011 Cardoso was appointed to the Pennsylvania Governor's Manufacturing Advisory Council.[15] On May 31, 2012 Cardoso was nominated as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI).[16]

In February 2013 he was appointed to the Hubbell Board of Directors.[17] Cardoso has served on the board of the Garrett Motion as a non executive chair person.[18] Cardoso, on March 14, 2013 was elected by the United States Department of Commerce to sit on its the 30-member Manufacturing Council, formed to help shaping the direction of North Americas’ manufacturing strategy and supporting national businesses and workers.[19] [20] On October 18, 2013 Cardoso was elected to the Fairfield University Board of Trustees.[21]

Cardoso served on the U.S. Manufacturing Council where he advised the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. He also served as chairman of the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI)[22]

Cardoso spent eleven years at Kennametal, the last eight of which he served as CEO. He was named one of America's “Best Chief Executive Officers” by Institutional Investor in 2007[23] and received an Ernst & Young Regional Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 Award.[24] Prior to Kennametal, Cardoso held executive roles at Flowserve and Honeywell (Allied Signal).[25]

Awards and recognition

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kennametal Celebrates its 75th Anniversary . NYSE . YouTube . July 17, 2016 .
  2. http://kmt.client.shareholder.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=279849 Kennametal Names Carlos M. Cardoso Chairman of the Board
  3. Web site: Kennametal's top executive since '06 says he will retire. 2021-05-20. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. en.
  4. Web site: University. Fairfield. Fairfield Awards Dinner honors alumni, parents, and friends of Fairfield University. 2021-05-20. Press Releases Fairfield University. en.
  5. Web site: University. Fairfield. Fairfield University Board of Trustees announces five new members. 2021-05-20. Press Releases Fairfield University. en.
  6. Web site: Cardoso, Carlos M.. 2021-05-20. The Wall Street Transcript. en-US.
  7. Web site: DEF 14A. 2021-05-20. www.sec.gov.
  8. Web site: Carlos M. Cardoso Elected To Hubbell Board of Directors Hubbell Incorporated. 2021-05-20. hubbell.gcs-web.com. en.
  9. Web site: Kennametal Inc. Appoints Carlos M. Cardoso to Lead Metalworking Group Kennametal Inc.. 2021-05-20. kennametal.gcs-web.com. en.
  10. Web site: Carlos M. Cardoso Named to the Stanley Works Board of Directors. 2021-05-20. news.thomasnet.com.
  11. News: Hubbell_2018_Annual_Report_2019_Proxy_Statement.
  12. Web site: Kennametal Board Names Carlos M. Cardoso Chief Executive Officer; Markos I. Tambakeras to Assume Role of Executive Chairman Kennametal Inc.. 2021-05-20. kennametal.gcs-web.com. en.
  13. Web site: IPC Appoints Industrial Executive Carlos M. Cardoso as Senior Advisor Irving Place Capital. 2021-05-25. en-US.
  14. News: The Stanley Works - SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
  15. Web site: PA Manufacturers lay out what's needed for growth. live. 2021-06-03. www.bizjournals.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120825010606/http://www.bizjournals.com:80/pittsburgh/news/2012/08/21/pa-manufacturers-lay-out-whats-needed.html . 2012-08-25 .
  16. Web site: Kennametal CEO Carlos Cardoso Named Chairman of MAPI Board of Trustees. 2021-06-01. www.kennametal.com.
  17. News: Hubbell Incorporated - SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
  18. Web site: Garrett Motion Inc.. 2021-05-25. www.marketwatch.com. en.
  19. Web site: MAPI Elects New Chairman, Vice Chairman to Its Board of Trustees. mapi.net. MAPI. July 17, 2016.
  20. Web site: NAM Board Member Named to U.S. Manufacturing Council. nam.org. National Association of Manufacturers. July 17, 2016.
  21. Web site: News @ Fairfield. 2021-06-01. news.fairfield.edu.
  22. Web site: Kennametal's Carlos Cardoso: Manufacturing Is a Shining Star Among Industries in Pennsylvania. OurRegionsBusiness. YouTube. July 17, 2016.
  23. http://www.mapi.net/am/Template.cfm?Section=Newsroom&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=3354 MAPI Board Member Carlos Cardoso Receives National Recognition
  24. http://www.kennametal.com/en-US/company_profile/media_events/news/entrepreneuryear2009.jhtml Kennametal Chairman, President and CEO Carlos Cardoso Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 Award Winner in Pittsburgh
  25. Web site: IPC Appoints Industrial Executive Carlos M. Cardoso as Senior Advisor. Irving Place Capital. July 16, 2016.
  26. Web site: Carlos Cardoso Honored by SVC with Doctoral Degree. dead. stvincent.edu. Saint Vincent College. July 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817161621/https://www.stvincent.edu/newsDetailWF.aspx?id=2147484395. August 17, 2016.
  27. Web site: Carlos M. Cardoso. stvincent.edu. YouTube. July 17, 2016.
  28. Web site: Fairfield University Board of Trustees announces five new members. fairfield.edu. Fairfield University. July 17, 2016.
  29. Web site: StackPath. 2021-05-28. www.industryweek.com.
  30. Web site: Kennametal Inc. Chairman to be honored at SVC. 2021-05-20. www.latrobelaurelvalley.org. en-US.
  31. Web site: NACD Directorship 100 Gala. 2021-05-20. directorship100.nacdonline.org.

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