Dave Link is the new Chief Executive Officer for EMW Industrial.
The Saltcoats-based company announced Link鈥檚 ascension to the position on August 9. Link will be succeeding Ewen Morrison, who has led the company since 1971. Morrison will continue working with EMW as president.
鈥淭his will allow myself to be actively involved and focused on the company鈥檚 business development,鈥� Morrison said in a press release.
鈥淚 am proud of what our organization has accomplished,鈥� he said. 鈥淸I鈥檓]聽 very excited about our prospect for continued success.鈥�
Link started his career in 1990, by joining the Minneapolis-based Cargill Texturing Solutions after he graduated from University聽 of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a business degree.
Link held several positions with the company through his 27-year tenure.
鈥淚t was a great place to start my career,鈥� Link said.
Link鈥檚 most recent position with Cargill was Product Line Manager. He has worked with Morrison and EMW for several years due to their client relationship with Cargill.聽
Link said he was offered the CEO position for his industry knowledge and decades of experience. He accepted the offer because of his first-hand involvement with EMW.
鈥淚 believe EMW is a company that鈥檚 leading the future of the industry and I want to be part of that,鈥� he said.
Link thanked Morrison and other employees for helping him transition in his new role.
鈥淟ike any new person coming into an organization for the first time, there is a learning curve,鈥� Link said. 鈥淪o far this opportunity has been a positive one.鈥�
Link highlighted his experience, communication skills, and leadership ability as tools he鈥檒l use in his new position.
鈥淚 can contribute my ability to streamline office processes and plan ahead, which will help facilitate overall company growth,鈥� he said
