Arrow Fastener expands leadership team
Arrow Fastener, manufacturer of the T50® staple gun, announced it has promoted Taiwo Akinyemi to vice president of finance and accounting, and Tom Overacker to director of distribution and warehousing.
“We’re proud to celebrate Taiwo and Tom as they move into their new, elevated roles,” said Roberto Izaguirre, chief operating officer, Arrow Fastener.
“As we enter this new era of leadership, Arrow Fastener will continue to embark on its significant growth and foster innovative strategies to remain a key player in the hand tools industry.”
Most recently serving as Arrow’s global director of finance and accounting, Taiwo Akinyemi will now take over as the company’s vice president of finance and accounting, overseeing all financial and accounting for the brand, and leading finance strategy, reporting, analysis and budget management.
Prior to joining Arrow Fastener, Akinyemi worked as a financial analyst for companies including L’Oréal Paris, Sabra Dipping Company and Robison Energy, said the company.
As director of distribution and warehousing, Tom Overacker will oversee Arrow’s distribution procedures to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of inventory in addition to leading the charge in purchase and production planning.
Overacker brings more than 20 years of experience in the operations industry, formerly working in a key planning role for companies like Taro Pharmaceuticals, Metallized Carbon Corporation, Kimber Mfg, Inc. and most recently, Sigmund Cohn Corp.
In addition to the promotions of Akinyemi and Overacker, Arrow also announced the promotion of Roberto Izaguirre to chief operating officer earlier this year.
Founded in 1929, Arrow Fastener Company, LLC, located in Saddle Brook, N.J., is a U.S.-based manufacturer of staple guns, glue guns, and rivet tools. Arrow’s parent, Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial Company, is a $2.2 billion Chinese manufacturer of forklifts, hand and power tools, robotics systems, and laser measuring devices.