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EuroWire – September 2011 14
corporate news
Atkore International has announced
several executive organisational changes
designed to more closely align its product
offerings with end-market needs and
enhance its customer support and service.
On 1st June John P Williamson became
president and chief executive officer for
Atkore International. He replaces Nelda
Connors, who resigned to pursue other
opportunities. Mr Williamson joins Atkore
from ITT Corporation, where he held
various leadership and management roles.
Prior to his time with ITT, Mr Williamson
spent 17 years with Danaher Corporation,
including a role as senior vice president
global operations for the fluke division
with worldwide manufacturing, supply
chain, quality, IT, service and continuous
improvement responsibilities.
“John brings a strong customer focus,
global experience and a strong track
record of outstanding results,” said Philip
Knisely, chairman. “His operational
expertise and leadership skills in driving
improvements in quality, delivery, cost
and innovation are well suited to helping
Atkore reach its full potential. We are
excited for John to join the team.”
Mr Williamson earned a Bachelor of
Arts in Business Administration from
California State University Fullerton and
holds a Certificate in Strategic Marketing
Management from Harvard Business
School.
Additionally, Ed Kurasz is appointed
president of the Pipe, Tube & Conduit
Division.
Bob Pereira is named president for the
Cable Division with responsibility for
pre-wired armoured and metal clad
electrical cable, sold under the brand
names of AFC Cable Systems and Kaf-tech.
Mr Pereira has been with the company
for 26 years and has served in a number
of key management roles involving
strategic planning, manufacturing, and
distribution. Most recently, he was vice
president AFC Cable division.
Steve Elsdon is named president for
the North America cable management
systems division with responsibility for
managing metal framing and cable tray
systems sold under the brand names
Unistrut, PowerStrut and TJ Cope. Mr
Elsdon has more than 15 years’ experience
in the electrical industry, managing
cross-functional organisations, including
sales, marketing, customer service,
operations and finance. Most recently he
was responsible for sales and marketing at
Columbia-MBF.
Roger Vaught is named vice president
for the conduit and fittings product
lines with responsibility for managing
metal, aluminium and PVC conduit and
associated fittings sold under the brands
of Allied Tube & Conduit in the US and
Mexico as well as Columbia MBF in
Canada. Mr Vaught has more than 30 years’
experience within the electrical industry,
holding positions in national account,
marketing and sales management.
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