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GroupeSTAHL Hires New Chief Financial Officer

Derek Nugent is taking on the key role at the global manufacturer of garment decoration equipment and supplies.

There’s a new financial leader in the C-suite at GroupeSTAHL.

The Michigan-headquartered company has hired Derek Nugent as chief financial officer.

Derek Nugent

Derek Nugent, GroupeSTAHL

Nugent has 16 years of finance/accounting leadership experience in sectors that include technology, automotive, manufacturing and defense. He joins a firm that’s well-known in the promotional products space as a global manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier of garment decoration equipment, materials, transfer technology and decorated apparel.

As CFO, Nugent will assess GroupeSTAHL’s business plan and help extend the reach of the brand while exploring what the firm described as emerging opportunities.

 “We are thrilled to welcome Derek to the team as he will implement structure and processes which will take GroupeSTAHL to the next level,” said CEO Carleen Gray, a member of Counselor’s Power 50 list of promo’s most influential people. “As we look to maintain record growth, we also look to improve our speed to market, increase capacity, ensure continued innovation and expand reach.”

GroupeSTAHL’s companies include Stahls’ (asi/88984), Transfer Express (asi/91804) and others.