Oshkosh names new chairman of the board

Oshkosh Corp. today announced that Keith Allman, an Oshkosh director since 2015, has been appointed as the company's independent chair of the board.

Allman’s appointment was effective at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders. He succeeds Steve Newlin who has served as chair since 2020 and is leaving the Oshkosh Board after reaching the mandatory retirement age, according to a company statement.

Allman has been president and chief executive officer of Masco Corp. since 2014. He recently announced his retirement, effective July 7, following 27 years with the company. Prior to Masco, Allman held leadership positions in engineering, manufacturing and quality management for General Motors.