Singer Industrial names new CEO
Singer Industrial announced the promotion of Pete Haberbosch to chief executive officer.
Haberbosch, who previously served as president, will lead the company’s continued expansion with a focused commitment to its differentiated operating model — "Coordinated Autonomy."
The company said Haberbosch’s appointment reflects Singer Industrial’s confidence in a leadership approach that balances scale with local expertise. Over the past several years, he has played a key role in shaping and executing the company’s Coordinated Autonomy strategy — an operating framework that has become central to Singer Industrial’s success in the industrial distribution market.
Under his leadership, the company has expanded its footprint while maintaining the technical capabilities, customer relationships, and responsiveness that define high-performing industrial businesses. Just as importantly, said the company, Singer Industrial has remained deeply committed to its people — fostering an environment where employees are empowered to lead, innovate, and retain the entrepreneurial spirit that drives long-term success.
Singer Industrial says its Coordinated Autonomy model is designed to deliver the advantages of a large, scaled organization without sacrificing the agility of local operations.
The approach is built on three core principles:
- Strategic Coordination at Scale – Centralized systems, financial infrastructure, and shared services create efficiency and consistency across the organization
- Operational Autonomy at the Local Level – Business units retain control over customer relationships, application expertise, and day-to-day decision-making
- Aligned Growth Without Disruption – Acquired companies maintain their identity and leadership while benefiting from broader organizational resources
According to a press statement, as CEO, Haberbosch will continue to advance Singer Industrial’s acquisition strategy through the lens of Coordinated Autonomy—ensuring that growth enhances, rather than disrupts, the capabilities of each business unit while continuing to invest in the people who make that growth possible.
“Pete has been instrumental in developing and executing the Coordinated Autonomy model that defines Singer Industrial today,” said Don Fritzinger, chairman of the board. “His leadership ensures we will continue to grow with purpose—leveraging scale while staying close to our customers.”
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