Maria S. Chung

Maria S. Chung is a seasoned legal professional and executive with extensive experience in leadership and strategic project management. Currently serving as General Director at Kennametal since August 2019, Maria has held various roles within the company, including Director of Strategic Projects & Compliance and Strategic Projects Chief Coordinator at Kennametal (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Prior to these roles, Maria was a Senior Associate at Baker & McKenzie and a Contract Attorney at Paul Hastings. Additional legal experience includes positions as an Associate at Baker & McKenzie, City Prosecutor at Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP, and various law clerk roles with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office and Orange County Public Defender. Maria holds a JD from Southwestern Law School, a BA from UCLA, and completed a Summer Abroad Program in International Law and Legal Studies at Universidad de Cantabria.