In October 2023 HA-International announced that it had appointed Gordon McNeilage to the position of CEO, effective January 1st, 2024. Gordon succeeded Mike Feehan, who had this to say: “Gordon joined HAI in 2023 and has led the commercial team as VP of Sales and Marketing. He came to HAI with vast experience in the foundry industry and as an experienced professional executive, which makes him well-suited for the position. He has developed company cultures in his career that perfectly align with the HAI culture.”
“We’re now excited to announce that Gordon McNeilage, CEO of HA International, has been appointed as Regional Vice President of the Americas. In this new role, he will continue to shape the strategic growth of HA Group in the Americas, driving development, coordination, and innovation across the region. Since joining us in 2023, Gordon has led with a focus on profitable growth, investing in people and organisational structures, and fostering a culture of adaptability and growth.”
Gordon McNeilage, HA-International’s new CEO
Gordon has over 26 years in the industry and has run operations in South Africa, China, and the USA. He was recently the Senior Business Director at SI Group after completing roles of increasing responsibility in his 18 years with the company. Gordon began his career in the Foundry industry after completing his Metallurgical Engineering degree from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. He has moved through roles in Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Executive Management.
“I am honoured and excited to rejoin the HA family and feel truly humbled to be given the opportunity as first CEO and now Regional Vice President of the Americas, to lead HAI into the future and continue the great work by Mike,” said Gordon. “Setting HAI on a growth path while fostering an amazing culture where all HAI employees can be successful both in a professional and personal capacity.”
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