Mate Precision Tooling Hires New VP
Michael Brown is their new vice president of international sales.
Posted: October 14, 2015
Mate Precision Tooling (Anoka, MN), a leading manufacturer of tooling solutions for sheet metal fabricators, has named Michael Brown to the position of the vice president of international sales. A seasoned sales veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Brown will be responsible for planning and managing all of the company’s international sales activities.
With significant experience in managing key accounts and a thorough knowledge of selling via dealers, Brown’s focus will include developing strategies and team capabilities to further strengthen customer relationships. “Michael brings a wealth of strategic insight and international sales experience to our senior leadership team,” said Kevin Nicholson, the president of Mate. “We look forward to his contributions to expand our strong international presence and introduce our proven tooling solutions to more companies around the world.”
Prior to joining the company, Brown was the international sales manager at Andersen Windows, where he had a 21-year career. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Management from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas. His extensive global sales experience in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia-Pacific makes him well-versed in the international business-to-business market place.