Howmet Aerospace Appoints New Chief Legal Officer

Jonathan Arena joins the aerospace manufacturer's executive leadership team.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Howmet Aerospace Inc., a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, has announced that Jonathan Arena has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary. Arena will also serve on Howmet's Executive Leadership Team, the senior leadership team that sets strategic direction for the company.

Why it matters

The appointment of a new Chief Legal Officer is an important move for Howmet Aerospace as it navigates the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the aerospace industry. Arena's extensive experience in senior legal roles at major companies like Boeing and NASA will be valuable as Howmet continues to innovate and grow its business.

The details

Arena most recently served as Vice President and Chief Counsel at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding Division. Prior to that, he held senior legal roles at The Boeing Company and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He holds degrees from The Ohio State University, Washington University in St. Louis, and William & Mary law school. Arena will be based at Howmet's Global Headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

  • Jonathan Arena joined Howmet Aerospace on April 13, 2026.

The players

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

A leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Jonathan Arena

The new Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary at Howmet Aerospace, who will also serve on the company's Executive Leadership Team.

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The takeaway

Howmet Aerospace's appointment of Jonathan Arena as its new Chief Legal Officer demonstrates the company's commitment to strengthening its legal and compliance capabilities as it continues to grow and innovate in the aerospace industry.