Hayward Appoints New Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
16 Mai 2022 - 10:45PM
Business Wire
John Collins brings more than 20 years of
experience leading global operations and supply chains, business
strategy and financial performance
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward” or the
“Company”), a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a
broad portfolio of pool equipment and technology, announced today
the appointment of John Collins as Senior Vice President and Chief
Supply Chain Officer, effective May 16, 2022, in conjunction with
Don Smith’s planned retirement from the Company.
Collins will oversee all integrated supply chain activities
across the Company’s global enterprise, including manufacturing,
distribution, sourcing, materials management, quality, and
environment, health and safety. In this role, Collins will continue
to build on Hayward’s long-term vision and strategy for a
world-class end-to-end supply chain function and will focus on
driving operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Collins will report to Hayward’s CEO Kevin Holleran and be based
out of the Company’s new corporate headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.
The location will give Collins easy access to Hayward’s largest
manufacturing facility in Clemmons, N.C. and new distribution
center in Mocksville, N.C.
“John is joining Hayward at a pivotal moment. As we have grown,
we have acquired new businesses, opened new facilities, and sourced
creatively to successfully navigate the unique environment over the
last few years,” said Holleran. “John will play a crucial role in
furthering the advantages of our agile and integrated network that
Don Smith created, improving the overall service to our customers
and the growth of our company.”
“I am excited to join Hayward’s leadership team and help drive
the company’s long-term growth strategy,” said Collins. “I
understand the importance of effective supply chain management to
meet the demands of our customers. I look forward to leveraging my
experiences and knowledge and building on the strong foundation in
place today.”
Collins brings more than 20 years of experience in supply chain
management, having held multiple positions within Textron Inc., a
multi-industry, global company providing products and services in
the aerospace, defense and specialized vehicles sectors. Most
recently, Collins served as Senior Vice President and General
Manager for the E-Z-GO and Cushman businesses within Textron’s
Specialized Vehicles segment. He has also held roles as the Vice
President of Textron’s Specialized Vehicles integrated supply
chain.
Collins earned his Master of Science at Southern Polytechnic
State University and received a Bachelor of Applied Science in
Technology Management from Clayton State University. He has earned
an executive education certificate from Duke University.
About Hayward Holdings,
Inc.
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HAYW) is a leading global designer
and manufacturer of pool equipment and technology all key to the
SmartPad™ conversion strategy designed to provide a superior
outdoor living experience. Hayward offers a full line of
innovative, energy-efficient and sustainable residential and
commercial pool equipment, including a complete line of advanced
pumps, filters, heaters, automatic pool cleaners, LED lighting,
internet of things (IoT) enabled controls, alternate sanitizers and
water features.
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