Radwell Announces Appointment of Chris Snodgrass as Chief Executive Officer
Radwell International, a leading global industrial operations, automation, and electronics solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Chris Snodgrass as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 5, 2024. Snodgrass, who will also join the company's Board of Directors, brings extensive operational and management experience from diverse industrial sectors. He previously served as Senior Vice President at Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), where he led the Building Construction Products division and the Product Support & Logistics division.
Snodgrass's appointment follows a comprehensive search process, with full support from Radwell's Board and investors. His track record includes driving growth, expanding margins, and managing complex global operations. The new CEO aims to position Radwell for accelerated growth through enhanced offerings and customer-oriented solutions.
Radwell International, un importante fornitore globale di operazioni industriali, automazione e soluzioni elettroniche, ha annunciato la nomina di Chris Snodgrass come Amministratore Delegato, con effetto dal 5 agosto 2024. Snodgrass, che entrerà anche a far parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione dell'azienda, porta con sé una vasta esperienza operativa e di gestione in diversi settori industriali. In precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vicepresidente Senior presso Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), dove ha guidato la divisione Prodotti per la Costruzione Edile e la divisione Supporto Prodotti e Logistica.
La nomina di Snodgrass segue un ampio processo di ricerca, con il pieno supporto del Consiglio e degli investitori di Radwell. Il suo percorso include la promozione della crescita, l'espansione dei margini e la gestione di complesse operazioni globali. Il nuovo CEO mira a posizionare Radwell per una crescita accelerata attraverso offerte migliorate e soluzioni orientate al cliente.
Radwell International, un proveedor global líder en operaciones industriales, automatización y soluciones electrónicas, ha anunciado el nombramiento de Chris Snodgrass como Director Ejecutivo, con eficacia a partir del 5 de agosto de 2024. Snodgrass, quien también se unirá a la Junta Directiva de la empresa, aporta una amplia experiencia operativa y de gestión de diversos sectores industriales. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Vicepresidente Senior en Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), donde dirigió la división de Productos para la Construcción y la división de Soporte de Productos y Logística.
El nombramiento de Snodgrass sigue a un completo proceso de búsqueda, con el pleno apoyo de la Junta de Radwell y los inversores. Su trayectoria incluye impulsar el crecimiento, expandir márgenes y gestionar operaciones globales complejas. El nuevo CEO tiene como objetivo posicionar a Radwell para un crecimiento acelerado a través de mejoras en la oferta y soluciones orientadas al cliente.
Radwell International은 산업 운영, 자동화 및 전자 솔루션을 제공하는 글로벌 선도 기업으로, Chris Snodgrass를 최고 경영자(CEO)로 임명한다고 발표했습니다. 발효일은 2024년 8월 5일입니다. Snodgrass는 회사의 이사회에도 합류하며 다양한 산업 분야에서 폭넓은 운영 및 관리 경험을 제공합니다. 그는 이전에 Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT)에서 선임 부사장으로 재직하며 건설 제품 부문 및 제품 지원 및 물류 부문을 이끌었습니다.
Snodgrass의 임명은 Radwell의 이사회와 투자자들의 전폭적인 지원 속에 진행된 종합적인 검색 과정을 통해 이루어졌습니다. 그의 경력은 성장을 촉진하고, 마진을 확장하며, 복잡한 글로벌 운영을 관리하는 것을 포함합니다. 새로운 CEO는 고객 중심의 솔루션과 향상된 제공을 통해 Radwell의 가속화된 성장을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Radwell International, un fournisseur mondial de premier plan en matière d'opérations industrielles, d'automatisation et de solutions électroniques, a annoncé la nomination de Chris Snodgrass en tant que Directeur Général, prenant effet le 5 août 2024. Snodgrass, qui rejoindra également le Conseil d'Administration de l'entreprise, apporte une vaste expérience opérationnelle et de gestion dans divers secteurs industriels. Auparavant, il a occupé le poste de Vice-Président Senior chez Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), où il a dirigé la division Produits de Construction et la division Support Produit & Logistique.
La nomination de Snodgrass fait suite à un processus de recherche approfondi, bénéficiant du plein soutien du Conseil d'Administration et des investisseurs de Radwell. Son parcours inclut la stimulation de la croissance, l'expansion des marges et la gestion d'opérations globales complexes. Le nouveau Directeur Général vise à positionner Radwell pour une croissance accélérée grâce à des offres améliorées et des solutions orientées client.
Radwell International, ein führender globaler Anbieter von industriellen Betriebslösungen, Automatisierung und Elektronik, hat die Ernennung von Chris Snodgrass zum Geschäftsführer bekannt gegeben, die am 5. August 2024 wirksam wird. Snodgrass, der auch dem Vorstand des Unternehmens beitreten wird, bringt umfangreiche betriebliche und Managementerfahrungen aus verschiedenen Industriesektoren mit. Zuvor war er Senior Vice President bei Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), wo er die Sparte Bauprodukte und die Sparte Produktunterstützung und Logistik leitete.
Snodgrass' Ernennung folgt einem umfassenden Suchprozess, der die volle Unterstützung des Vorstands und der Investoren von Radwell erhielt. Sein Werdegang umfasst die Förderung von Wachstum, die Erweiterung von Margen und die Verwaltung komplexer globaler Operationen. Der neue CEO hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, Radwell durch verbesserte Angebote und kundenorientierte Lösungen für ein beschleunigtes Wachstum zu positionieren.
- Appointment of an experienced CEO with a proven track record in industrial sectors
- New CEO brings expertise in global operations, sales, marketing, distribution, and manufacturing
- Potential for accelerated growth and enhanced offerings under new leadership
- None.
Mr. Snodgrass is a proven global executive with extensive operational and management experience across diverse industrial sectors. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of the Building Construction Products division (BCP) and an officer at Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE: CAT). Prior to BCP, Mr. Snodgrass was Senior Vice President for the Product Support & Logistics division (PSLD), where he had global accountability for Caterpillar’s worldwide parts distribution network, integrated logistics organizations, wear and maintenance component manufacturing, and aftersales product support. He brings an established track record of driving growth, expanding margins, and managing complex global operations resulting in shareholder value creation.
“On behalf of the entire Radwell International Board of Directors and Greenbriar, I am delighted to welcome Chris as our company’s next CEO,” said Niall McComiskey, Managing Partner of Greenbriar. “Chris’s appointment follows a comprehensive search process to identify a strong leader for the company, and he joins Radwell International with the full support of our Board. Chris is a seasoned executive who will bring his global operating experience and deep expertise in sales, marketing, distribution, and manufacturing, combined with a proven record of driving outstanding business results.”
James Christopoulos, Partner at CVC Capital Partners, said, “We welcome Chris to the team and we are excited for the next chapter of this great company. Over the course of his career, Chris has distinguished himself by defining and executing innovative and progressive value creation strategies. We are confident that Chris will lead Radwell successfully in its goal of serving customers, providing employees with rewarding careers and creating shareholder value.”
Mr. Snodgrass said, “It's exciting to join Radwell International, a global solutions provider for industrial operations across a diversified portfolio of automation, electronics, and facility equipment maintenance and repair solutions. The team at Radwell has built an exceptional platform from which to further grow the business. In the next phase, we will position Radwell for accelerated growth through world-class performance and enhanced offerings, made available through convenient customer-oriented solutions. I look forward to working alongside the entire team at Radwell to generate meaningful value for all our stakeholders.”
About Chris Snodgrass
Mr. Snodgrass most recently served as Senior Vice President at Caterpillar Inc., responsible for the Building Construction Products (BCP) Division. This role provides global leadership, including the design, operations, procurement, sales, marketing, and product support of Caterpillar’s compact, versatile construction machines and attachments business. Prior to BCP, Snodgrass was Senior Vice President for the Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD), where he had global accountability for Caterpillar’s worldwide parts distribution network, integrated logistics organizations, wear and maintenance component manufacturing, and aftersales product support.
Chris has held senior leadership roles for the large engine business in Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD), first responsible for the design and manufacturing of industrial engines, then later leading global sales, marketing, service, and parts.
Snodgrass joined Caterpillar in 2013 following a successful 20-year career that included executive leadership positions with commercial vehicle and industrial components manufacturer Meritor (now part of Cummins, Inc. NYSE: CMI) after spending nearly 15 years at Daimler AG. While at Daimler, Chris served in senior leadership roles at Mercedes Benz Truck in
He holds a bachelor’s degree in management and organizational leadership from Concordia University in
About Radwell International
Radwell is a leading specialty distributor of new, surplus, and reconditioned industrial automation and electronic control equipment for the repair and maintenance of production and processing equipment on plant floors. Radwell focuses on the aftermarket for critical industrial components and is dedicated to keeping customers’ facilities operating and maximizing machine uptime. The company is headquartered in
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