Walter Surface Technologies names new president
Walter Surface Technologies announced that Michael Christodoulou has been appointed president and chief operating officer.
Prior to joining Walter, Christodoulou was president of Cummins Eastern Canada LP, the distributor for diesel engines manufacturer Cummins Inc.
Over the course of his career, Christodoulou has managed finance, HR, sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution teams, as well as research and development operations.
“Michael has had an impressive career. His entrepreneurial skills and strategic vision will play an integral role in driving the business forward for Walter.” said Pierre Somers, chairman and CEO of Walter Surface Technologies. “Michael has a strong track record in delivering results and is a great addition to the team.”
“After more than two decades with Cummins, I am excited to take on a new challenge with Walter,” said Christodoulou. “As Walter is a global leader in the metalworking industry, I look forward to engaging with our customers and to helping to drive growth in all of our key business segments.”
Christodoulou has lived in six countries and resided in the U.S. for many years. He obtained a degree in business administration from Rollins College, in Winter Park, Fla., and an MBA from the University of Windsor in Ontario.
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