Columbus McKinnon Names Adrienne Williams Chief Human Resources Officer

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Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) has appointed Adrienne Williams as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Starting today, Ms. Williams will lead the Company's global human resources function, bringing extensive experience from Compass Group North America, where she spent 15 years in various HR roles. The President and CEO, David Wilson, emphasized her importance in enhancing company culture and contributing to the strategic Blueprint for Growth 2.0 goals. Williams holds an M.B.A. from Montreat College and a bachelor's degree from Johnson C. Smith University.

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• Appointment of Adrienne Williams as VP and CHRO is expected to enhance company culture.
• Ms. Williams brings 15 years of HR experience from a major organization, which may improve talent and leadership development.

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Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) (the “Company” or “Columbus McKinnon”), a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, today announced the appointment of Adrienne Williams as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

New CHRO: Adrienne Williams. (Photo: Business Wire)

Ms. Williams will assume responsibility for the Company’s global human resources function effective today.

“Adrienne has extensive experience as a Human Resources executive and will bring expertise in business partnership, employee engagement, talent and leadership development, inclusion and risk management to Columbus McKinnon. I believe that she will be instrumental in advancing our culture and will serve as a key partner in achieving our Blueprint for Growth 2.0 strategic goals,” commented David Wilson, President and CEO of Columbus McKinnon. “I look forward to leveraging Adrienne’s leadership, functional expertise, experience and passion as we develop the business and create outstanding experiences for our employees and customers in the coming years.”

Ms. Williams joins Columbus McKinnon following a 15-year career at Compass Group North America, a $20 billion organization with 260,000 employees, where she held roles of increasing scope and responsibility throughout her tenure. Her most recent role was Vice President, Inclusion & Human Resources. Previous roles included Senior Director, Human Resources and Director, Human Resources. Prior to Compass Group, she served as Director of Human Resources at Liberty Commons for three years. Ms. Williams received her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Montreat College and her bachelor’s degree from Johnson C. Smith University.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position, and secure materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, actuators, rigging tools, light rail workstations, and digital power and motion control systems. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future sales and earnings, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including the ability of the Company to achieve its Blueprint for Growth 2.0 strategy and goals; and the ability to create outstanding experiences for employees and customers. Other factors that can impact future expectations include global economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the industries served by the Company and the Company's customers and suppliers, competitor responses to the Company's products and services, the overall market acceptance of such products and services, the ability to expand into new markets and geographic regions, and other factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

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FAQ

Who is Adrienne Williams in relation to CMCO?

Adrienne Williams has been appointed as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Columbus McKinnon Corporation.

What previous experience does Adrienne Williams have?

Adrienne Williams previously worked at Compass Group North America for 15 years in various HR roles.

What are the strategic goals that Adrienne Williams will support at CMCO?

Adrienne Williams will support the Blueprint for Growth 2.0 strategic goals of Columbus McKinnon Corporation.

When did Adrienne Williams start her role at CMCO?

Adrienne Williams assumed her responsibilities as CHRO of Columbus McKinnon Corporation effective today.

What qualifications does Adrienne Williams hold?

Adrienne Williams holds an M.B.A. from Montreat College and a bachelor's degree from Johnson C. Smith University.