GrafTech Announces Appointment of David J. Rintoul as President & Chief Executive Officer

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Company”) today announced that David
J. Rintoul will join the Company as President & Chief Executive Officer
(“CEO”), effective March 1, 2018, replacing Jeffrey C. Dutton. Mr.
Dutton will continue to serve as a director on the Company’s Board of
Directors.

Prior to joining GrafTech, Mr. Rintoul served as President of U.S. Steel
Tubular Products and as a Senior Vice President of United States Steel
Corporation. Mr. Rintoul’s career in the steel industry spans 38 years
with positions at both integrated and mini mill producers in the United
States, Europe and Canada. Mr. Rintoul holds an associate’s degree in
Mechanical Engineering Technology from Sault College of Applied Arts and
Technology, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lake
Superior State University and a Master’s degree in Business
Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

GrafTech Director Denis Turcotte commented, “We are extremely pleased to
welcome David to the Company. His extensive steel industry experience
and proven leadership will be tremendous enhancements to the GrafTech
global team.” Mr. Turcotte went on to thank Jeffrey Dutton for his
exceptional contributions as Chief Operating Officer from September 2015
through December 2016 and more recently as President & CEO.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release regarding the Company that are not
historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and
uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the
information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently
occurring events or circumstances.

GTI-G

Contacts

GrafTech International Ltd.
Quinn Coburn, 216-676-2000
Vice
President and CFO