Brady names new president for Asia-Pacific region
Brady Corporation announced that Stephen Millar has been named president - Brady Asia-Pacific, effective April 1, 2011.
Millar, 50, will be responsible for the growth and development of all Brady business across the Asia-Pacific region, with operations in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, India and the Philippines.
Millar joined Brady Australia in 1999 and served as managing director until 2008. Under his leadership, Brady's base business in Australia nearly tripled and four acquisitions were completed to further grow Brady's presence in Australia. In 2008, Millar joined Brady America's leadership team as vice-president and general manager responsible for its portfolio of people identification, medical and education businesses. In 2010, he returned to Asia in the newly created role of MRO director for the region. Prior to joining Brady, Millar served in a variety of leadership positions in Australia and New Zealand with GNB Technologies, a global manufacturer of automotive and industrial batteries. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration degree from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand.
"Stephen's impressive track record of profitable growth and his knowledge of our business and people in Asia make him the perfect choice to lead the next wave of growth in the Asia Pacific region, including executing our strategy to expand our MRO product lines and strengthening our OEM business in the region," said Frank M. Jaehnert, Brady president and chief executive officer.
"I'm excited about this opportunity to lead Brady's Asia Pacific team and I'm looking forward to continuing to strengthen our business in the region," said Millar. "We have a well-established footprint throughout the region, with strong and passionate business leaders, and a committed team of employees driving for growth every day."
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