Husky execs named to global VP positions

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. has promoted two of its North American and Asian sales executives to global vice president positions.

The Bolton, Ont.-based company has named Gerardo Chiaia, currently leading the company’s Asia Pacific and EMEA sales organization, as vice president, global sales for Beverage Packaging. In addition, Mike Urquhart, currently Husky’s sales leader in the Americas, has been named vice president, global sales for Packaging Systems.

“By taking a market-focused approach within our sales organization, we are aligning ourselves to more effectively respond to customer needs. We are hopeful that this increased market focus will allow us to develop more effective solutions to allow our customers to grow and compete successfully on a global basis,” said John Galt, Husky’s president and CEO.

Both Chiaia and Urquhart will continue serving as members of Husky’s executive team.