New Managing Director for Walter U.S.
Dan Shelton now leads and manages the sales performance of their U.S. operations.
Posted: September 27, 2017
“I look forward to the challenges of taking an admired and significant brand like ours to new heights and success. This company has always had a strong focus on core values, customer relations and product innovation. We’ll continue to reinforce that to industry.”
Walter USA, LLC (Waukesha, WI) announced the appointment of Dan Shelton as their managing director in the U.S. The announcement was made by Muff Tanriverdi, the president of their World West Region, which includes the U.S. In this position, Shelton will be responsible for leading and managing the sales performance of Walter USA, including financial planning, target setting, negotiating group agreements and management of stakeholder relations that ensure achievement of the overall company strategy. He will report directly to Tanriverdi.
Shelton was previously the sales director for Sandvik Hyperion and, prior to that, had worked for over ten years within Sandvik Machining Solutions. “Dan brings extensive experience in sales, metalworking and leadership to this position,” said Tanriverdi. “He will be a valuable asset to us, working closely with our sales and marketing team to demonstrate the value of Walter Kompetenz in the marketplace.”
“I look forward to the challenges of taking an admired and significant brand like ours to new heights and success,” added Shelton. “This company has always had a strong focus on core values, customer relations and product innovation. We’ll continue to reinforce that to industry.”
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