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Hillman Solutions Group announced that Jon Michael Adinolfi, Hillman’s current chief operating officer, will transition to the role of president and chief executive officer and Doug Cahill, Hillman’s current chairman, president and chief executive officer, will transition to the role of executive chairman effective Jan. 1, 2025.
“Over the past 60 years, Hillman has provided its customers with unparalleled service, brought innovative products and creative solutions to market and has grown to be a trusted partner for hardware stores and home improvement centers across North America,” Adinolfi says. “We love our customers, and as the next CEO, I look forward to continuing to build on Hillman’s legacy of service and growth as we seek to find new ways to serve and deepen our partnerships with them.”
Prior to his role as COO, Adinolfi served as divisional president of Hillman U.S. since joining the company in 2019. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Stanley Black & Decker and Crown Bolt.
Doug Cahill, Hillman’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, says leading Hillman for the past 10 years and serving as CEO for the past five years has been a highlight of his career.
“From expanding our product offerings to include power screws and builder’s hardware to becoming public in 2021 and paying down over $900 million of debt—it has been a great experience working with the warriors at Hillman,” Cahill says. “Throughout my tenure, we have upheld our commitment to the Hillman family legacy—putting our customers first. As he takes the reins, I have the utmost confidence that Jon Michael will further strengthen Hillman’s relationship with our customers and investors while driving Hillman forward with profitable growth.”
