RACINE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN), today announced that after an
extensive search, Malcolm (Mac) Moore, 64, joins Twin Disc as Executive
Vice President, Operations effective July 1, 2015. In his new role as
Executive Vice President, Operations, Mr. Moore will be responsible for
overseeing the Company's global manufacturing, as well as its
sales/marketing functions.
"Mac brings an extensive skill set in marine, industrial, and
international markets to Twin Disc and we are fortunate to secure such a
qualified candidate," stated John H. Batten, President and Chief
Executive Officer. "Mac is a proven business leader. As a former
director of Twin Disc, Mac has provided me valuable counsel over the
years. Mac recently became available to work full-time for Twin Disc
following the sale of his former company, and I am thrilled that he
accepted our offer. Mac's addition further strengthens our management
team, allowing us to continue to develop and to implement our global
strategy, and I look forward to working with him in this new capacity."
Mr. Moore has over 25 years of leadership experience managing
international manufacturing and distribution businesses. From 2011 to
2015, he held various positions including Chairman, President and CEO of
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin based Digi-Star, LLC, a leading global supplier
of electronic components and software used in precision agriculture.
From 1999 to 2010, Mr. Moore held various positions including Executive
Vice President and COO, President and COO, and President and CEO of West
Bend, Wisconsin based Gehl Company, a publicly owned manufacturer and
distributor of equipment used in construction and agriculture markets.
He serves on the Board of Directors of AG Growth International and
Freightcar America, Inc.
Mr. Moore resigned his position as Director of Twin Disc in order to
accept this opportunity.
Mr. Moore received an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School
of Management and a BSBA from American University, with a major in
International Business.
Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells marine and heavy-duty
off-highway power transmission equipment. Products offered include:
marine transmissions, surface drivers, propellers and boat management
systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque
converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and control systems.
The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure
craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy
and natural resources, government and industrial markets. The Company's
worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted
through a direct sales force and a distributor network.
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Source: Twin Disc, Inc.
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