Albany International Names Willard Station as CFO

Albany International Corp. has appointed Willard Station as Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Station brings experience in financial strategy and operational leadership, having previously worked at McKesson Medical-Surgical and The Boeing Company. He will succeed Jairaj Chetnani, who has served as interim CFO since May 23, 2025. Gunnar Kleveland, Company President and CEO, welcomed Station and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to the company's growth and profitability.

Rochester, N.H. -- Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN) has announced the appointment of Willard Station as Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2025. Mr. Station, 49, will succeed Jairaj Chetnani, who has served as interim CFO since May 23, 2025 [1].

Mr. Station brings a wealth of experience in both financial strategy and operational leadership. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Primary Care Sales for McKesson Medical-Surgical, a McKesson Corporation subsidiary, leading a team of over 1,200 account executives and specialists. Prior to that, he held senior finance roles at The Boeing Company, including Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Commercial Derivatives Airplanes from 2014 to 2021 and Director of Financial Operations for Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) from 2011 to 2014 [1].

Gunnar Kleveland, Company President and CEO, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Will to Albany International and look forward to his contributions as part of our senior leadership team. His extensive industry background and expertise in both operations and finance will bring valuable new perspectives to our organization. I am confident that Will’s leadership will positively influence our financial strategy and help us achieve our long-term goals for growth and profitability. I would also like to thank JC for stepping up to take on the role as interim CFO along with his dedication and steady leadership over the past several months" [1].

Mr. Station remarked, "I am honored to be joining Albany International and am eager to begin working with Gunnar, the Board of Directors, and my new Albany colleagues. I look forward to contacting our investors, analysts, and banking partners, and building strong relationships as we move forward. The Company has tremendous opportunities ahead, and I am excited to collaborate with the team to execute our plans and realize our goals. I’m enthusiastic about contributing to the continued growth of this fantastic Company and delivering greater value to our customers and shareholders" [1].

About Albany International Corp.
Albany International is a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials processing and automation capabilities, with two core businesses. Machine Clothing is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed, consumable belts essential for the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue, and towel, pulp, non-wovens, and a variety of other industrial applications. Albany Engineered Composites is a growing designer and manufacturer of advanced materials-based engineered components for demanding aerospace applications, supporting both commercial and military platforms. Albany International is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, operates 30 facilities in 13 countries, employs approximately 5,400 people worldwide, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: AIN). Additional information about the Company and its products and services can be found at www.albint.com [1].

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250730289372/en/Albany-International-Corp.-Appoints-Willard-Station-as-Executive-Vice-President-Chief-Financial-Officer