Michael Kelly, Carl Dempsey: Wohler

Michael Kelly has assumed the role of President and CEO at Wohler, taking over from Carl Dempsey who is departing his day-to-day operating role to pursue other interests.

Kelly joined Wohler in January 2007, and most recently served as Executive VP of Finance & Planning. During that time, he was instrumental in two acquisitions and, in his planning capacity, helped develop strategies and tactics in all areas, including design, engineering, marketing, sales, manufacturing and post-sales service. As president and CEO, he will focus on completing development of the iAM line and adding to the engineering team in order to promote further product development.

‘Our shift toward software-defined solutions ensures that Wohler customers will continue to have the leading-edge tools they need to work more efficiently and effectively than ever,’ he says. ‘The market’s positive response to iAM-Madi confirms this strategy, and we look forward to launching further iAM products in the first quarter of 2016.’

Dempsey has served as Wohler president and CEO for nine years, and has been with the company for a total of 21 years. He is expected to stay on Wohler’s board of directors.

More: www.wohler.com

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Michael Kelly, Carl Dempsey: Wohler