$KAI (KADANT) — 8-K: Kadant names Michael C. Colwell CEO effective January 2, 2027

Michael C. Colwell will become president and chief operating officer on October 1, 2026, and president, chief executive officer, and a director on January 2, 2027. Jeffrey L. Powell will remain CEO through January 2, 2027, then become executive chairman. Jonathan W. Painter will cease serving as chairman and director on January 2, 2027.

Michael C. Colwell will become president and chief operating officer on October 1, 2026, and president, chief executive officer, and a director on January 2, 2027. Jeffrey L. Powell will remain CEO th