8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

December 15, 2014 (December 11, 2014)

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

Hexcel Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	1-8472	94-1109521
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Two Stamford Plaza

281 Tresser Boulevard

Stamford, Connecticut 06901-3238

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(203) 969-0666

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 11, 2014, Ms. Sandra L. Derickson informed the Board of Directors of Hexcel Corporation of her intention to retire from the Board effective at the end of December 31, 2014. Also on December 11, 2014, Hexcel’s Board of Directors appointed Ms. Cynthia M. Egnotovich to the Board, effective January 1, 2015, to serve the remainder of Ms. Derickson’s term. A copy of the press release announcing the retirement of Ms. Derickson and the naming of Ms. Egnotovich to Hexcel’s Board is attached as exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated December 11, 2014.

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	HEXCEL CORPORATION
December 15, 2014	/s/ Ira J. Krakower
	Ira J. Krakower
	Senior Vice President

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 11, 2014.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

Hexcel Corporation, 281 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 969-0666

Cynthia Egnotovich Named to Hexcel Corporation’s

Board of Directors

STAMFORD, CT. — December 11, 2014 – Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) today announced that Ms. Cynthia Egnotovich will be joining its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2015. Ms. Egnotovich will serve on Hexcel’s Audit Committee.

Ms. Egnotovich, 57, recently retired from United Technologies Corporation, where she served as President, Aerospace Systems Customer Service. Previously, Cynthia served as President, Nacelles and Interior Systems for Goodrich Corporation. Cynthia joined Goodrich in 1986 and held leadership roles of increasing significance, including serving as President of Engine Systems, Electronic Systems, and Engine & Safety Systems for the $8 billion aerospace manufacturer prior to its acquisition in 2012 by United Technologies Corp. Cynthia began her career with Goodrich in finance before moving into general management. Cynthia holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Immaculata College. Since 2008, Cynthia has also served as a director of Manitiwoc Company, a $4 billion capital goods manufacturer.

Mr. Nick Stanage, Hexcel’s Chairman, CEO and President said “we are delighted to have Cindy Egnotovich join Hexcel’s Board of Directors. With extensive aerospace experience in general management, sales & marketing, program management and operations, Cindy will bring a fresh perspective in support of our strategic planning for Hexcel’s core market.”

“Cindy’s appointment coincides with Sandy Derickson’s decision to retire from our board effective December 31, 2014,” Mr. Stanage continued. “Sandy served our company for thirteen years, and was Lead Director from 2008 to 2013. We wish Sandy all the best in retirement, and thank her for her lasting contributions to Hexcel.”

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Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced composites company. It develops, manufactures and markets lightweight, high-performance structural materials, including carbon fibers, reinforcements, prepregs, honeycomb, matrix systems, adhesives and composite structures, used in commercial aerospace, space and defense and industrial applications.

Contacts Michael W. Bacal (203) 352-6826 michael.bacal@hexcel.com

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