Bob Kody
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Boby Kody is the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Hexcel Corporation. Kody joined Hexcel in June 2025, leading the company’s global technology research and product development.
Prior to joining Hexcel, Kody was global vice president of Solventum Corporation’s Advanced Wound Care business, a $2 billion business focused on providing advanced wound care solutions. Previously, Kody spent 25 years at 3M Company. He most recently served as global vice president the company’s Ceramics & Glass Business and as Lean Six Sigma Vice President of the Transportation and Electronics Business Group. In addition, Kody served in various other business and technical leadership roles while at 3M, including roles in the Corporate Research Labs and Healthcare Business Group. Kody has established a track record of driving innovation, delivering profitable growth, improving operational excellence and commercializing new products.
An active community member, Kody currently serves on two non-profits boards. He is a Board Member for Novation Wealth Management and the Board President for the South East Metro Sharks Swim Club in Minnesota.
Kody holds a Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts, a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, and an executive MBA from the University of Chicago.
