Leading Executives in Stamping
Jeffrey Clark
Chief Executive Officer, Waukesha Metal Products
CEO who scaled Waukesha into a full‑service metalforming partner across stamping, fabrication and tooling, known for PMA leadership ties and regional manufacturing advocacy.
R. Kevin Clay
President & Chief Executive Officer, Pridgeon & Clay
Family owner-operator who leads one of North America’s largest independent precision metal stampers serving automotive and heavy‑truck markets.
Dan Craig
President & Chief Operating Officer, Hatch Stamping Company
Long‑time operator driving global expansion and adoption of servo-press and advanced automation solutions across Hatch’s multi‑plant footprint.
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Pat D’Eramo
Chief Executive Officer, Martinrea International
Automotive supplier CEO overseeing large body/chassis metal stamping operations within Martinrea’s lightweight structures portfolio.
Martin Drasch
Chief Executive Officer, ANDRITZ Schuler (Schuler Group)
Took the helm of the world’s largest press maker in 2024 and is steering Schuler’s integration as ANDRITZ Schuler and its push into e‑mobility/battery press technology.
Chris Eisenhart
Chief Executive Officer, GNS North America
Hot‑stamping specialist who became CEO in 2024 to lead GNS NA’s steady growth in press‑hardened steel structural parts.
Jody Fledderman
President & Chief Executive Officer, Batesville Tool & Die
Veteran stamper and industry advocate leading a global precision metal stamping supplier and former PMA board chair.
Jorge Garza
Chief Executive Officer, Metalsa
Helms the Mexican Tier‑1’s global chassis/frame stamping business; appointed CEO in 2020 to build on Metalsa’s worldwide footprint.
Shahid Khan
Owner & Chief Executive Officer, Flex‑N‑Gate
Founder‑owner credited with pioneering the one‑piece metal bumper and scaling Flex‑N‑Gate into a global Tier‑1 with extensive stamping/body‑in‑white operations.
J. Wolfgang Kirchhoff
Chairman of the Executive Board & Chief Executive Officer, KIRCHHOFF Automotive
Leads a global body‑in‑white and chassis structures supplier with deep expertise in metal stamping and assembly.
Francisco López Peña
Chief Executive Officer, Gestamp
CEO of the world’s largest pure‑play automotive metal stamper, focused on advanced body‑in‑white and chassis components across 20+ countries.
Kurt Moders
President, Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping
Second‑generation leader of a high‑precision stamper known for its Tech Center and complex micro‑to‑large automotive components.
John O’Hara
President, Cosma, Magna – Cosma
Heads Magna’s Cosma body/chassis group, a global powerhouse in stamped structures and welded assemblies for OEMs.
Steve Peplin
Chief Executive Officer, Talan Products
Cleveland‑based CEO who scaled a high‑volume metal stamper serving renewable energy and building products, repeatedly recognized on ICIC’s Inner City 100 lists.
Lars Reich
Chief Executive Officer, Feintool
Newly appointed CEO (June 1, 2025) guiding a global leader in fineblanking/forming and e‑lamination stamping for EV motors.
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George Thanopoulos
Chief Executive Officer, Autokiniton
Industry consolidator who partnered with KPS to form Autokiniton and combined L&W with Tower to build a top BIW/frame stamper in North America.
P. J. Thompson
President & Owner, Trans‑Matic Manufacturing
Third‑generation owner‑operator leading a global deep‑draw stamping specialist with campuses in the U.S., Mexico and China.
Aaron Wiegel
President & Chief Executive Officer, Wiegel (Wiegel Tool Works)
Third‑generation leader modernizing high‑speed progressive stamping for electrical/automotive terminals and serving on PMA’s board.
David Winch
Chief Executive Officer, Nidec Press & Automation
CEO expanding a multi‑brand press/automation group (Minster, Arisa, Kyori, Vamco, etc.) via acquisitions and global market‑segment strategy for metal stamping.
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Yutaka Yamamoto
President (CEO), Topre Corporation
President of a major Japan‑U.S. automotive stamper and hot‑stamping pioneer supplying high‑tensile BIW components worldwide.
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