Apex Tool Group adds leadership
Apex Tool Group announced the appointment of William A. Burke III to SVP, and president of North American Hand Tools (NAHT).
“There are many things that drive me. The people, the passion, and the uncompromising will to win. I am thrilled to join this team with all three,” said Burke.
As a member of the executive leadership team, Burke will report directly to Jim Roberts, CEO of Apex Tool Group.
“Bill has significant experience driving internal growth and building competitive advantage while improving operating margins and cash flow,” said Roberts.
“I am confident that his leadership of the NAHT team and involvement in the executive leadership team will help elevate Apex Tool Group’s business and organizational goals to a new level,” said Roberts.
Burke is a seasoned tool industry executive with 37 years of leadership experience in consumer and industrial products.
He was most recently the chief operating officer of Newell Brands, where he was responsible for managing a $10 billion portfolio of global businesses, said Apex.
Prior to his tenure at Newell, Burke spent 20 years at Black & Decker in several executive management positions, including vice president and general manager of the product service division and global vice president of marketing.
Burke holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration degrees from Loyola University Maryland, where he also serves on the board as a trustee.
Sparks, Maryland-based Apex Tool Group is a global manufacturer and supplier of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain and electrical soldering products for industrial, commercial and demanding do-it-yourself applications.