PRESS RELEASE
CLEVELAND, OH, APRIL 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has promoted Scott Voisinet to be Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Also, Wyatt Kilmartin has joined the organization as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for the company’s U.S. Marketing and Sales functions.
Voisinet joined Oatey 13 years ago and has since held roles with increasing responsibility in supply chain management, including Director, Supply Chain & Logistics; Vice President, Sourcing; and, most recently, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain. Prior to his tenure at Oatey, Voisinet held a range of roles in supply chain, logistics and marketing at Matco Tools, Dealer Tire and General Motors.
As EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Oatey, Scott will provide strategic oversight to the company’s domestic operations including manufacturing, distribution, supply chain and engineering. In addition, Scott will develop and drive the execution of strategies to improve efficiencies and further enhance service to Oatey’s customers.
“It has been a privilege to be a part of Oatey’s growth journey over the past decade,” said Voisinet. “Oatey has exceptional operations teams in place, and I look forward to working closely with them as we continue to grow our business and serve our customers in the years to come.”
“Scott’s leadership and vision have made a significant impact at Oatey, including enhancing our supply chain capabilities and building an excellent team,” said Neal Restivo, Oatey’s Chief Executive Officer. “I look forward to his continuing contributions as we remain focused on enhancing our capabilities and delivering outstanding service to our customers and end users.”
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As a seasoned global business executive, Kilmartin has more than 20 years of experience across sales, marketing and operations in the manufacturing industry. He comes to Oatey from Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands, where he served as President and whose portfolio consisted of plumbing pumps, electrical fittings and outdoor power equipment service.
Previously, Kilmartin spent nearly two decades with Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions supporting the RIDGID plumbing and Greenlee electrical tool product lines. During his time with RIDGID, Kilmartin held a range of positions in the U.S., China, and Singapore – with responsibility for functions such as branding, sales, marketing, business development, operations management and more – most recently serving as VP and General Manager of Pipe, Electrical and Underground Technologies.
As EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Oatey, Kilmartin will build upon the company’s industry-leading track record to expand sales, customer relationships, and marketing strategies within the retail, wholesale, commercial, and e-commerce channels.
“Oatey is well-respected throughout the plumbing industry for its high-quality, reliable products,” says Kilmartin. “I am thrilled to be joining such a reputable organization with a commitment to delivering for its customers and end users, and I’m excited to work with Oatey’s talented associates to continue to grow together.”
“Wyatt has an exceptional track record of driving business results and achieving growth within the manufacturing and plumbing industries,” adds CEO Restivo. “I am pleased to welcome him to Oatey, and I look forward to the positive impact he will make on our business and customers.”
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ABOUT OATEY CO.
Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network to supply thousands of products for professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers around the world. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Oatey has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. For more information, visit www.oatey.com.
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