Thor Industries has created a new global senior management position. The new role will play a key part in accelerating global sourcing strategies aimed at increasing efficiencies and improving operating margins.
Troy James, senior VP of international operations, announced the addition of Chris Workman as VP of international supply chain operations, effective June 20. Workman, who will relocate to the Thor corporate headquarters in Elkhart, Ind., most recently was senior director of supply chain operations for Baxter International. Prior to that, he held multiple senior supply chain management roles with Terex Corp. including assignments in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and China. Workman earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University and MBA from Michigan State University.
“We are pleased to welcome Chris as our new VP of international supply chain integration, having led successful, high performing international supply chain management initiatives for the past 15 years,” said James. “Being the market leader in North America, coupled with our recent acquisition of Erwin Hymer Group, the European market leader, we are well positioned to work with our current supply chain partners and develop new partners across the globe to continue to bring innovative, industry leading products to market.”
“I am excitedzto make an immediate impact in international supply chain integration,” said Workman. “As the global market leader in RVs, Thor is well positioned for growth both in North American and Europe. I am excited to help guide our operating companies through opportunities with both existing and new supply partners.”
“The addition of Chris is an important piece of Thor’s strategy to fast-track and maximize synergies arising from our Erwin Hymer Group acquisition,” said Bob Martin, president and CEO.
