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Mike Walsh

Chief Executive Officer at Fortress Building Products

Mike Walsh, MBA has extensive experience in various leadership roles within the consumer products industry.

Starting in 1994, they worked as a Senior Product Manager at The Thermos Co. for a year and a half.

In 1995, they moved on to Newell Rubbermaid, where they held positions such as Manager of Product Development and Merchandising Manager in the Shur-Line division. At Newell Rubbermaid, they were responsible for driving business growth and overseeing various departments related to product development and sourcing.

In 2001, Walsh joined Masco Corporation as a Director of Marketing, later moving up to Vice President and Senior Vice President roles. During their time at Masco Corporation, they developed and executed growth strategies for the business units and led the expansion into new categories and distribution channels.

In 2016, they became the President of Guidant Strategic Growth, Inc., where they provided strategic insight and resources to help companies improve their growth trajectories.

Currently, Walsh serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Fortress Building Products, an innovative producer of outdoor living products.

Throughout their career, Walsh has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, business development, marketing, and brand management.

Mike Walsh, MBA, holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. The details of their field of study are not available. Mike further pursued their education at Marquette University, earning an MBA with a specialization in Marketing and New Product Development.

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Timeline

  • Chief Executive Officer

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • President & COO

    September, 2021

  • Chief Operating Officer COO

    April, 2018