ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. announced its board of directors appointed Mr. Eddie Neely as a new director on the board. Mr. Neely shall serve on the board's audit committee and compensation committee. Mr. Neely will also serve as the company's designated audit committee financial expert.

Mr. Neely replaces outgoing director Mr. Jerrold H. Abrahams, who has resigned from the company's board. Mr. Neely has been appointed to serve for a term that will expire at the next shareholders' meeting at which directors are elected, or until his successor is duly elected and approved. Mr. Neely has extensive experience serving as an executive officer and CFO within private and public companies.

Most recently, Mr. Neely served as an executive at Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., holding positions as the CFO and Chief Risk Officer.