The Sandvik Coromant Co., Fair Lawn, N.J., named Sean Holt as the company's new president of the Americas market area, according to a Jan. 28 news release. With the promotion, which took effect Jan. 1, Holt is now part of the company's global sales management team.
"Sean brings in-depth knowledge to all facets of our industry," said Eduardo Martin, Sandvik Coromant's global vice president of sales. "From business development and sales to engineering and R&D, I believe that his experience and skillset will be significant in delivering high-value solutions to our customers."
An experienced executive in the manufacturing industry, Holt was a key member of the Americas management team as the vice president of engineering. He joined Sandvik Coromant in 2000 as a sales engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Since then, he has held several positions, including application development specialist and aerospace manager for the Americas market area before taking on the vice president of engineering position in 2014.
"I am excited for this new challenge," Holt said. "Sandvik Coromant is in a good place with a strong market position, and we will continue to build on that. Drawing inspiration from the talented people throughout the company and our network of partners, we will focus on our customers' needs and ensure that we consistently exceed their expectations. In an increasingly globalized market, I will utilize my international experience to broaden our business by reducing operational costs for our customers while continuing to develop a strong organization suited for the future of manufacturing."
Prior to joining Sandvik Coromant, Holt was chairman of the Industrial Operations Board and is now a member of the Board of Directors of the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM). Holt earned his degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Nottingham.
