Methods Names New President & CEO
Mark Wright has been appointed president and chief executive officer.
Posted: September 20, 2019
The board of directors of Methods Machine Tools, Inc. (Sudbury, MA) appointed Mark Wright, as their president and chief executive officer, assuming all operating functions of the company, including their headquarters and all seven direct offices throughout the United States as well as the national distribution network. “During this time of transformation, new technologies, emerging industries, and product innovation, there is no better person to lead us into the future than Mark,” said Scott McIver, the chairman of the board and third-generation owner. “He is a proven leader in manufacturing and distribution disciplines. His strategic ideas, goals and ambitions align with our plans for the future and our continued growth.”
Wright’s career spans nearly every level of operating responsibilities in a wide variety of industries, including software, hardware, machinery, and services. He has led operations, sales and financial teams to superior results. He has worked in Asia and the Far East and has a very global outlook in strategic planning, growth initiatives and sales channel programs and development. He has significant experience in team building and process improvement, and key strengths in collaborating across functional lines, communicating with global executives, working in various other cultures and negotiating contracts.
“I am honored by this opportunity,” stated Wright. “I am confident we can continue to grow and move this business forward and deliver high-caliber products and services in our special way that makes us unique. I will enable our people to fulfill their passion to make a difference.”