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Waupaca Foundry, North America’s leading supplier of iron castings, has announced the appointment of Steven Wasil as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. With over 30 years of global leadership experience in the steel, stainless, and specialty alloys industries, Wasil brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in driving growth and building high-performance teams to the role. His strategic focus on commercial leadership and customer satisfaction is expected to play a key role in Waupaca Foundry’s continued expansion and success.
Key Highlights:
- Steven Wasil appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Waupaca Foundry
- Over 30 years of experience in steel and specialty alloys industries
- Proven track record in commercial strategy and team leadership
- Focus on growth and customer satisfaction
Throughout his career, Wasil has led multinational teams and helped businesses scale from $100 million to over $1 billion in annual revenue. His extensive background in commercial strategy, marketing, sales, supply chain, and mergers and acquisitions positions him as a valuable addition to Waupaca Foundry’s leadership team. Wasil is known for his passion for U.S. manufacturing and his commitment to fostering strong customer relationships, which aligns with the company’s mission to serve its clients with excellence.
Prior to joining Waupaca Foundry, Wasil held executive positions at Finkl Steel, Olympic Steel, and ThyssenKrupp Materials NA. He is particularly recognized for his ability to develop top talent, build lasting partnerships, and implement strategies that enhance customer satisfaction while driving operational efficiency. His leadership is expected to further strengthen Waupaca Foundry’s market presence and commercial capabilities.
“Steve’s deep industry expertise and exceptional leadership make him the ideal person to lead our commercial strategy as we continue to expand our market presence and strengthen partnerships,” said Mike Hawthorne, CEO of Waupaca Foundry. “His strategic vision and customer-first mindset will play a vital role in our continued success.”
Wasil holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University. He has served on multiple industry trade association boards and is widely respected for his dedication to advancing the metals industry.
Waupaca Foundry, headquartered in Waupaca, Wisconsin, operates six iron foundries and a machining and assembly facility. The company, which employs approximately 4,000 people, is renowned for its state-of-the-art processes and technology in producing gray iron, ductile iron, and austempered ductile iron castings for the automotive, commercial vehicle, agriculture, construction, and industrial markets.
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