Hyster-Yale names Matthew Cornell CFO, effective November 1, 2026
Hyster-Yale's Board appointed Matthew Cornell, formerly a Stanley Black & Decker executive, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 1, 2026. CEO Rajiv K. Prasad will remain the principal financial officer until the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 is filed, after which Cornell takes over that role on November 4.
Key points
- Matthew Cornell appointed SVP and CFO effective November 1, 2026
- Initial base salary set at $605,000 per year, plus incentive and equity awards
- Prasad serves as principal financial officer until the Q3 2026 Form 10-Q; Cornell assumes the role November 4
- Cornell previously served as President and General Manager at Stanley Black & Decker from October 2022 to October 2025
The filing
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