Forgital Group announced on May, 19, 2026 that Meddah Hadjar will conclude his tenure as Chief Executive Officer, following the expiration of his contract. John Slattery, Chairman of the Forgital Board of Directors, will assume interim leadership of the company as Executive Chairman.

Mr. Slattery brings deep aerospace industry expertise. Prior to joining Forgital as Chairman of the Board of Directors last year, he most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of GE Aerospace and previously as President & CEO of GE Aviation, where he played a critical role in the company’s transformation to an independent, public company in 2024. Prior to his time at GE, he served as President & CEO of Commercial Aviation at Embraer.

“Forgital is exceptionally well positioned to continue expanding its industry-leading position, and I am honored to be stepping into the role of Executive Chairman at this exciting point in the company’s trajectory,” Mr. Slattery commented. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Meddah for his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to Forgital over the past five years, including during the company’s transition to Stonepeak ownership. Under Meddah’s leadership, Forgital has strengthened its operational capabilities, deepened its relationships with customers, and built a strong foundation for the future. We wish Meddah every success in his future endeavors.”

During his more than five years as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hadjar led Forgital through a significant period of transformation and growth, strengthening the company’s strategic position, enhancing operational performance, expanding its capabilities, and deepening relationships with customers across its core markets.

Reflecting on his tenure, Mr. Hadjar said, “Leading Forgital has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of my professional career. I am deeply proud of what we have accomplished together over the past five years and grateful to our employees for their dedication, our customers for their trust, and our partners for their continued support. I’m also appreciative of the current board and the Stonepeak team for the transition period. Forgital is an exceptional company with world-class capabilities, a strong culture, and an outstanding future. The company is well positioned for its next phase of growth and continued success.”

“We are grateful to Meddah for the strong foundations he has laid for the business and look forward to building upon them under John’s leadership as Executive Chairman,” added Conor Sutherland, Managing Director at Stonepeak and member of the Forgital Board of Directors. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on executing on our strategic priorities and continuing to deliver high-performance solutions and value to our customers around the world.”