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Get KAI alertsMichael C. Colwell is recorded as CEO and Board Member at Kadant Inc (KAI) since January 2, 2027 and COO at Kadant Inc (KAI) since October 1, 2026. Kadant Inc reported in an 8-K filed September 10, 2026 that Michael C. Colwell was appointed a member of the Board, effective January 2, 2027. Kadant Inc reported in an 8-K filed September 10, 2026 that Michael C. Colwell was appointed president and chief executive officer, effective January 2, 2027. Kadant Inc reported in an 8-K filed September 10, 2026 that Michael C. Colwell was appointed president and chief operating officer, effective October 1, 2026. The proxy statement of Kadant Inc reports total compensation of $1,383,591 for Michael C. Colwell in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $510,100. Disclosed compensation is on record for 4 fiscal years. Kadant Inc is classified in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at Kadant Inc includes Jonathan W. Painter (CEO), Jeffrey L. Powell (Chairman), Stacy D. Krause (General Counsel) and 1 other.
“In addition, the Board appointed Mr. Colwell to serve as a member of the Board effective January 2, 2027.”
“On September 10, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Kadant Inc. (the “Company”) adopted a succession plan (the “Succession Plan”), pursuant to which the Board appointed Michael C. Colwell to serve as president and chief operating officer effective October 1, 2026, and president and chief executive officer effective January 2, 2027.”
2027-01-02–present
2027-01-02–present
2026-10-01–present
Proxy statement
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Specialty Industrial Machinery · Industrials
CEO, Board Member, COO
2026-10-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | Senior Vice President | $510,100 | $1,383,591 |
| 2024 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | Senior Vice President | $492,100 | $1,489,932 |
| 2023 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | Senior Vice President | $445,100 | $1,525,347 |
| 2022 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | Senior Vice President | $381,000 | $1,150,827 |
