Michael Hume, president, W&O Supply.
Jacksonville, Fla., based mostly W&O Supply – one of many largest suppliers of valves, actuators, pipe, fittings and engineered options to the worldwide maritime trade – has as we speak introduced the appointment of Michael Hume as president. Hume will exchange Todd Nestel, who’s leaving the enterprise after 4 years within the function. Nestel joined W&O in 2012 and performed an instrumental function in accelerating the group’s evolution from a dependable provider to a supplier of full technical options.
Hume returns to the enterprise having initially joined W&O Supply in 1991 as department supervisor in Long Beach, California, rising to the place of regional supervisor and enterprise growth supervisor, which finally led to his appointment as president and CEO in 2011.
Thanking Todd Nestel for his management at W&O, Brad Bergeron, CEO at PVI Holdings, feedback: “Todd brought success to W&O with a strong business acumen that helped grow and develop key relationships with our customers and OEMs. Todd’s personal touch aligned with our culture made W&O an incredible place to work. We will miss his leadership and thank him for his contribution to W&O’s success.”
Bergeron continued: “We are pleased to welcome Michael back to W&O. Michael brings enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit to his leadership, which, combined with his expertise in the maritime industry, will drive W&O to build on its recent success.”
“I am extremely pleased to re-join W&O after my time away and look forward to building on Todd’s excellent work,” mentioned Hume. “As we continue our evolution from a reliable supplier of pipes, valves and fittings to a provider of complete technical solutions to the maritime industry, I am excited to work alongside our customers and OEMs to deliver excellent value and continue with our industry-leading success.”
