The Board of Directors at Brook + Whittle has officially announced the completion of a planned leadership transition. On January 12th, Brook + Whittle announced Carl Will as the new chief executive officer. Mark Pollard will remain with the company through a transition period.

The Board has expressed its sincere appreciation to Pollard for his leadership and service during his tenure.

During his time as CEO, Pollard guided the company through the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, led numerous strategic acquisitions, and successfully completed a major refinancing. These efforts strengthened the company’s foundation and helped position it for long-term success. The Board and leadership team were grateful for his contributions and wished him the very best in his future endeavors.

New appointment

The Board made the decision to appoint Carl Will as CEO. Will brings extensive experience in growing and building industrial companies into industry leaders. Most recently, he led a firm focused on helping companies develop processes and implement actions to significantly improve profitability.

“I am extremely excited about joining such a dedicated team,” says Will. “Our customers are the reasons we exist. I am confident in our ability to differentiate ourselves and our customers’ products by how we serve them.”

“Carl is a proven leader with a strong track record of driving growth and operational excellence,” states Rob Rutledge, chair of the Board. “The Board is confident that under his leadership, the company will continue to build on its solid foundation and execute on its long-term strategy.”

The existing leadership team remains fully engaged, and there are no changes to the company’s strategic priorities or day-to-day operations as a result of this transition.

“We are confident in the path ahead and deeply appreciative of the continued focus, professionalism, and dedication of our employees during this period of transition,” adds Rutledge.