Charles L. Szews

Charles L. Szews has vast manufacturing and technology experience serving Department of Defense and commercial customers as well as international markets. In addition, he has extensive financial, audit, operational, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisition experience, from his more than 20 years in roles of chief operating officer (COO), chief financial officer (CFO), chief executive officer (CEO), and chairman.

From 2012 to 2015, Szews served as CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. Throughout his 20 years with Oshkosh, Szews also served as president and CEO from 2011 to 2012; president and COO from 2007 to 2011; and as executive vice president and CFO from 1997 to 2007.

Prior to joining Oshkosh, Szews held a series of executive positions with Fort Howard Corporation for eight years. Before Fort Howard Corporation, Szews was an auditor with Ernst & Young serving in various offices and capacities over a ten-year period.

Szews serves as a director for Commercial Metals Company, a producer of products for the construction industry, and Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an automobile retailer.