Arlington, VA and Stamford, CT — July 31, 2026 — The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) today announced the appointment of Imad Atallah, Vice President of Product Management and Commercial Growth, Americas & Global Fibers at Hexcel, to the ACMA Board of Directors.
Atallah brings more than 30 years of experience in aerospace and advanced materials, with leadership roles spanning product management, engineering, and business strategy. In his current role at Hexcel, he leads the Commercial Aerospace Growth Customer Business Team and product management for Hexcel’s carbon fibers, reinforcements and matrix portfolio while also – core technologies enabling next-generation aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
As a member of the ACMA Board, Atallah will contribute to advancing the association’s strategic priorities, including expanding the adoption of composite materials, strengthening industry advocacy, and supporting workforce development across the composites value chain.
“Our board of directors play a critical role in shaping ACMA’s strategic direction and advancing the long-term success of the composites industry,” said Cindy L. Squires, Esq., President & CEO of ACMA. “Composed of leaders from across the composites value chain that bring diverse expertise and perspectives that help strengthen industry advocacy, guide key initiatives, and support innovation, workforce development, and market growth. We are pleased to welcome Imad to the Board and look forward to the insights and experience he will bring as we continue advancing the industry.”
Atallah’s career includes senior roles in product and program leadership, with a focus on accelerating market adoption, supporting customer innovation, and advancing high-performance materials across aerospace platforms. His experience spans both customer and supplier environments, providing a broad perspective on the composites ecosystem.
“Imad’s appointment to the ACMA Board reflects both his leadership and Hexcel’s continued commitment to advancing the composites industry,” said Tom Gentile, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hexcel Corporation. “His experience across advanced materials and aerospace applications will help strengthen collaboration across the value chain and support the continued growth of composites in critical end markets.”
“I’m honored to join the ACMA Board and contribute to an organization that plays a central role in advancing our industry,” said Atallah. “Composites continue to enable meaningful gains in performance, efficiency, and sustainability, and I look forward to supporting ACMA’s work to expand those advantages across new and existing markets.”
ACMA represents the full North American composites supply chain and serves as a leading voice for the industry through advocacy, standards development, education, and collaboration.
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About ACMA
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is the world’s largest composites industry trade group, representing manufacturers, material suppliers, equipment providers, distributors, and end users. ACMA supports industry growth through advocacy, education, and standards development, and works to advance the adoption of composite materials across a broad range of applications.
About Hexcel
Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology. We provide innovative, high-performance material solutions that are lighter, stronger and tougher, shaping a world that moves farther, smarter and more efficiently. Our broad and unrivaled product range includes carbon fiber, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, honeycomb, resins, engineered core, and composite structures for use in commercial aerospace, defense and space, and industrial applications.
