Davis-Standard Appoints New V.P. for Canadian Businesses
Mike Brown responsible for executing the business operating plan, strategy and performance initiatives for Toronto-based subsidiaries Brampton Engineering, Deacro, and Gamma.
Davis-Standard has named Mike Brown vice president of operations for the company’s Canadian businesses. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for executing the business operating plan, strategy and performance initiatives for Davis-Standard’s Toronto-based subsidiaries Brampton Engineering, Deacro, and Gamma.
Brown most recently worked for Gillette/Procter & Gamble, where he was operations manager for injection and extrusion operations. Brown has also worked at Edwards Vacuum, Avox Systems, Milacron and Quality Metalcraft, providing him with extensive experience in transforming businesses in terms of profitability, safety, aftermarket services, lean manufacturing, and footprint utilization, Davis-Standard said in a press release.
Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Master of Science in manufacturing engineering from Worchester Polytechnic Institute, and a Master in Business Administration from Babson College.
Said Dan Guthrie, Davis-Standard’s Chief Operating Officer, “We look forward to him leading our Brampton Engineering, Deacro, and Gamma companies to reach our strategic growth goals.”
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