Optimas Solutions names dual CEOs
Optimas Solutions announced the elevation of Mike Tuffy to CEO, International, and Daniel Harms to CEO, Americas.
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The decision to implement a dual-CEO structure evolves the organizational model established in 2020 with autonomous, yet connected, business units.
By design, this structure has brought Optimas closer to customers and suppliers and created greater community within the organization, the company said. It also better reflects the scope of Harms and Tuffy’s roles and the contributions they’ve been making to Optimas for over a year.
“This promotion is recognition for how much Optimas, under the leadership of Mike and Daniel, has accomplished over the past year,” said Tim Horgan, AIP Partner . “Their leadership, partnership, and results have exceeded expectations.”
Tuffy has over 35 years of experience in the fastener industry with leadership positions across commercial, sourcing and operations. As the leader of international markets, he utilizes his broad knowledge of world-class supplier capabilities to match with customer needs and expectations that drive efficiencies for partners and Optimas. Previously, Mike served in leadership positions at Walters Hexagon and Anixter where he was part of the management team that significantly grew the business through organic growth and acquisitions. He was also part of the acquisition team that carved Optimas out of Anixter.
A strategic thought leader with nearly 20 years of supply chain experience, Harms has built and guided high-performing teams to deliver operational excellence across multiple industries. His influential leadership style and data-driven, problem-solving approach have consistently produced top- and bottom-line growth with company P&Ls over $100 million. Prior to joining Optimas, Harms held several positions of increasing responsibility at DSC/CJ Logistics, culminating as Senior Vice President, Operations. Harms earned a Master’s of Business Administration from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. Harms is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
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