The seasoned plumbing industry executive will lead the company’s marketing and sales functions, including retail, wholesale, commercial and e-commerce
CLEVELAND, OHIO, APRIL 17, 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Wyatt Kilmartin has joined the organization as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for the company’s U.S. Marketing and Sales functions.
As a seasoned global business executive, Kilmartin has more than 20 years of experience across sales, marketing and operations in the manufacturing industry. He comes to Oatey from Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands, where he served as President and whose portfolio consisted of plumbing pumps, electrical fittings and outdoor power equipment service.
Previously, Kilmartin spent nearly two decades with Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions supporting the RIDGID plumbing and Greenlee electrical tool product lines. During his time with RIDGID, Kilmartin held a range of positions in the U.S., China, and Singapore – with responsibility for functions such as branding, sales, marketing, business development, operations management and more – most recently serving as Vice President and General Manager of Pipe, Electrical and Underground Technologies.
As EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Oatey, Kilmartin will build upon the company’s industry-leading track record to expand sales, customer relationships, and marketing strategies within the retail, wholesale, commercial, and e-commerce channels.
“Oatey is well-respected throughout the plumbing industry for its high-quality, reliable products,” says Kilmartin. “I am thrilled to be joining such a reputable organization with a commitment to delivering for its customers and end users, and I’m excited to work with Oatey’s talented associates to continue to grow together.”
“Wyatt has an exceptional track record of driving business results and achieving growth within the manufacturing and plumbing industries,” says Neal Restivo, Oatey’s Chief Executive Officer. “I am pleased to welcome him to Oatey, and I look forward to the positive impact he will make on our business and customers.”
ABOUT OATEY CO.
Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network to supply thousands of products for professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers around the world.
Oatey is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. For more information, visit www.oatey.com, call (800) 321-9532 or follow Oatey on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.
