Park Electrochemical, a global advanced materials company, has appointed Stephen Banker as vice president and general counsel. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Shore.

Banker assumes the role of general counsel from Stephen Gilhuley, who will remain in his other roles as executive vice president and secretary.

Banker joins Park Electrochemical from law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where he was a senior partner.