HED, Inc. welcomes new CEO, John Thomas, to lead the next chapter of growth

Hartford, WI (January 7, 2025) The team at HED, Inc. is thrilled to announce the appointment of John Thomas as our new Chief Executive Officer. Thomas brings over 20  years of experience as a growth-oriented, global C-suite executive dedicated to driving value creation, enhancing customer-centric strategies, and fostering strong corporate cultures. His proven leadership has led organizations through significant growth,  operational excellence, and transformational change.  

Thomas has held numerous leadership positions in industrial businesses including Chief  Commercial Officer at CentroMotion and the America’s President for Engineered Solutions at Actuant Corporation.  

John Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Business & Communications from the  University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, completed General Management Training through the University of Wisconsin Fluno Center for Executive Development, and has a Lean  Certificate from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.