Manufacturing & Industrials

Operator-Led Executive Search for Manufacturing and Industrial Markets

PierceGray clients in industry and manufacturing need leaders who can improve throughput, strengthen commercial performance, modernize plants and processes, and lead change at scale.

Before moving into executive search, PierceGray practice leaders ran operations and commercial functions inside companies including General Electric, Whirlpool, ExxonMobil, and PPG.

Today, we work with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and industrial firms facing real operating pressure: squeezed margins, AI-driven transformation, workforce constraints, supply chain shifts, trade uncertainty, and rising demands for speed, resilience, and productivity.

The operators we place have driven targeted technology investments, revamped sales and operations, and accelerated automation across the value chain, and are ready to do it again.

Manufacturing and Industrial Markets We Know Best
  • Chemicals, Materials & Process Industries
  • Diversified Manufacturing & Engineered Products
  • Industrial Products, Equipment & Components
  • Industrial, Field & Technical Services
  • Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing
  • Aerospace, Aviation & Advanced Mobility

Put the Right Operator in the Seat

Each engagement is led by a senior search partner with deep experience in this function — not handed off or delegated.

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Tom Lafferty

Managing Director

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Vince Sanchez

Vince Sanchez

Vice President

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Todd Brewer

Todd Brewer

Vice President

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Manufacturing and Industrial Companies We've Supported
Jack Wolf
Entrepreneur, Salon Bank
“Partnering with Execor has been a game-changer. Their expert accounting support gives me the clarity to focus on strategic growth, confident that our finances are in perfect order.”
45%
Revenue Growth After Expansion
Carlos Moya
CEO, TAX Com
"With Execor managing our accounting, I can dedicate my time to scaling the business and leading my team. Their precision and reliability have made financial management effortless."
30%
Revenue Growth After Expansion
Daniel Foster
COO, Horizon Retail Group
Scaling our business felt overwhelming until we partnered with this team. They conducted a thorough market analysis, identified growth opportunities, and helped us expand into three new markets without disrupting our operations.
45%
Revenue Growth After Expansion
Anna Johnsan
COO, Trade Bing
“Very thorough and built the case with deep research. Highly professional. Justin took the time to work through several iterations of the project and outstanding communication.”
3x
Revenue Growth After Expansion
Jennie Southern
COO, Origin Fire Health
“Extremely detailed and crafted the project with extensive research. Truly professional throughout. Justin patiently collaborated through multiple revisions and maintained exceptional communication.”
20%
Patient satisfaction in less 6 months