Air Lift Company announced the appointment of Michael A. Sislo as executive vice president of Global Supply Chain, Procurement and Quality.
Sislo brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across the automotive, manufacturing and specialty chemicals industries. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions with industry-leading organizations including LG Chem, Horizon Global, Meritor and Tenneco. His experience spans operations, supply chain, procurement, quality, engineering, product management, commercial leadership, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and full P&L responsibility. This broad leadership background provides a unique enterprise perspective that aligns operational excellence with growth, profitability, customer success and long-term value creation, the company said.
In his new role, Sislo will provide executive leadership for Air Lift’s global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, supplier development, logistics and quality organizations. He will work closely with leadership teams across the company to strengthen operational performance, enhance quality systems, accelerate continuous improvement, support strategic growth initiatives and build world-class capabilities across the enterprise.
“Michael’s unique combination of operational, commercial, quality, and P&L leadership experience sets him apart,” said John Aleva, president and CEO of Air Lift. “His ability to connect strategy, execution, customer needs and financial performance will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our business and pursue our long-term growth objectives. We are excited to welcome Michael to the Air Lift leadership team.”
“I am honored to join Air Lift Company and excited about the opportunities ahead,” said Sislo. “Air Lift has built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, customer focus and operational excellence. I have been especially impressed by John Aleva’s vision, leadership and commitment to building a culture centered on people, accountability, teamwork and long-term success. I look forward to partnering with the Air Lift team to strengthen our global capabilities, elevate quality and operational performance, and support the company’s continued growth and success.”
Sislo’s appointment reflects Air Lift’s continued investment in leadership, operational excellence, quality and strategic growth as the company advances its long-term vision and commitment to customers, employees and stakeholders, it said.
