Carlos M Cardoso

CARLOS M. CARDOSO, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kennametal, Inc. Mr. Cardoso joined Kennametal in 2003 and served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer prior to assuming his current position in 2005. Prior to his tenure with Kennametal, Mr. Cardoso was President of the Pump Division of Flowserve Corporation from 2001 to 2003. Mr. Cardoso is 50 years old and has been a director since October 2007. He is a member of the Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation and Organization Committee. If elected, Mr. Cardoso's term will expire at the 2011 Annual Meeting.