Web Industries names Mark Pihl chief executive officer

Web Industries, a leading provider of precision converting services for flexible materials and a value-added outsource manufacturer has named Mark Pihl as chief executive officer.

Pihl advanced from his previous position as Web’s president and COO and assumed the role of CEO January 1, 2019. He succeeds outgoing CEO Donald Romine.

“Mark Pihl brings strategic foresight, leadership and business intelligence to Web that is inspirational,” Romine says. “His clear-eyed vision for the future, a passion for excellence and a strong knowledge of our markets and customers will accelerate advancements in technology, systems and scale to support growth. Look for Web to expand and prosper in each of its market sectors with Mark leading our team.”

Stated Pihl: “I wish to thank the board of directors for its confidence in me to lead the business through a period of transformative growth and expansion. 2019 marks Web Industries’ 50th anniversary, and it is an honour to lead our team as we enter a new phase in the company’s development. Customers depend on Web to deliver highly engineered solutions that bridge capability gaps and accelerate go-to-market success. Look for us to extend our geographic reach and increase the rate of innovation and execution in new ways that meet our global customers’ converting and outsource manufacturing needs.”

Pihl joined Web Industries in 2000 and focused his extensive experience in executive and operations leadership roles on the business’s scalable growth, talent development and financial health.