Hanson to Lead Southwire Canada

Southwire Canada

Kelly Hanson, Vice President of Marketing for Southwire’s Power Systems & Solutions group, has accepted the role of Senior Vice President and President of Southwire Canada.

In this role, Hanson will manage sales, marketing and support operations, all of which are based at Southwire Canada’s headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario. Axel Schlumberger, who previously led the company’s Canadian-based team, will be assuming new leadership responsibilities within Southwire’s Power Systems & Solutions group.

“I welcome Kelly to the Construction Systems & Solutions team and congratulate her in her new role,” says Norman Adkins, EVP and President of Southwire’s Construction Systems & Solutions group. “Kelly has the leadership and skills needed to move our business to the next level, and I am tremendously excited to work with her as our new President of Southwire Canada.”

Hanson joined the company in 2013. During her time at Southwire, she has been responsible for strategy and execution initiatives, brand positioning, internal and external marketing communications, service-based product innovation, and enterprise customer experience programs. Prior to joining Southwire, Hanson held a number of leadership positions in marketing, communications, business development and sales in the energy and technology industries.

Hanson earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Find out more: www.southwire.com.

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