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Bill Graham retires from AlloyWire Bill Graham, an ever-present in Alloy Wire International’s growth, has decided to retire after more than five decades of service.

culture that has seen AWI become a globally trusted supplier of a 60+ strong range of alloys to more than 7,000 customers. “After five decades of involvement, I felt the time was right to call it a day and focus on retirement. What will that look like? Travelling and spending much more time with my wife Sandra, who I first met at AWI in 1974.” former managing director who has now taken over as the company’s chairman, commented,“Bill Graham Mark Venables, the

Mr Graham’s career saw him start as a maintenance engineer before leading an MBO, overseeing a sale and then bringing the company back into his ownership. The former machine tool engineering apprentice was also instrumental in growing the firm’s international presence, travelling the world to build export sales from nothing to more than half of annual turnover.

Mark Venables, Bill Graham and TomMander (MD)

is Alloy Wire International and has had an unbelievable 50 years with the business. I was invited to lead the company in 2010 and have had the honour of guiding it through some major growth and some really difficult times, including the current Covid-19 pandemic.” Mr Graham will continue to be available to offer the company his experience and advice when required. AlloyWire International www.alloywire.com the supervisory board of Sikora AG. “He has initiated important change processes and successfully implemented many projects. We wish him all the best personally and professionally.” Mr Lieder has many years of experience in sales and has a comprehensive technical understanding of Sikora technologies and market requirements. “We are pleased that with Holger Lieder we could win a very experienced manager within the company for the interim responsibility,” said Prof. Sikora. “Mr Lieder knows the customers and their needs very well and we are convinced that the successful progress and growth of all business areas will continue under his direction.” Sikora AG www.sikora.net

He has been chairman for the last nine years, providing strategic guidance on growth opportunities and industry developments, and supporting the management team in the firm’s expansion. “When I joined the business in 1972, I never expected to still be involved 50 years later,” said Mr Graham. “AlloyWire International gets you like that. There’s just something really special about the business andwhat we do, especially since we took the decision to be employee-owned. That was really the moment we put the marker in the sand and created the unique

Sikora sales director expands role Holger Lieder has taken over the interim responsibility for the areas of marketing and service in addition to his current

function as sales director at Sikora. Dr Jörg Wissdorf, who was previously responsible for the areas of sales, marketing and service as a member of the executive board, is taking on new professional challenges. “We would like to thank Dr Wissdorf for his great commitment over the past two and a half years,” said Prof. Thomas Sikora, chairman of

Holger Lieder

Anthony Toklo joins Davis-Standard Davis-Standard has announced the appoint- ment of Anthony Toklo as chief marketing officer, assuming global responsibility for the company’s marketing, communications and branding initiatives. “Tony’s technical and commercial background coupled with more than 20 years of experi ence make him uniquely qualified for this po sition,” said Giovanni Spitale, Davis-Standard CEO.

“His industry knowledge, leadership ability and success in implementing market growth strategies will be advantageous to our organisation. We are pleased to have him on our senior leadership team.” Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com

Mr Toklo previously worked at ITW, where he led go-to-market strategy for the company’s packaging business. Prior to that, he was a product marketing manager at GE, responsible for the development and execution of business- and product-level strategic plans and market positions. He holds degrees in both mechanical and chemical engineering, and an MBA from Miami University.

Anthony Toklo

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