Kimberly Fisher
Latex supplier Talalay Global has promoted two company officers and added to its component sales team. Kimberly Fisher was named chief operating officer, Steve Turner was promoted to chief financial officer, and Tina Hart joined the Shelton, Connecticut-based company as Midwest component sales director.
Fisher started at the company in 2013 and, previously, was vice president of operations. She has nearly two decades of experience in senior manufacturing roles and is credited with bringing significant performance improvements to Talalay Global, according to a news release.
Before joining Talalay Global, Fisher was plant manager for Mueller Water Products, where she championed continuous improvement and implemented lean business practices. She has experience in supply chain management, human resources, team building, management information systems and customer relations.
Steve Turner
“Kimberly has made enormous contributions to our team since joining us a few years ago. Her leadership, drive and dedication are helping to take our company to the next level of excellence, providing enhanced value to our customers and more opportunities for our people,” said David Fisher, Talalay Global president and chief executive officer.
Turner, who joined Talalay Global in 2014, has more than 25 years of financial experience in the manufacturing sector and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
Previously, he was chief financial officer with Ansonia Copper & Brass where he led the company through two changes of ownership and drove multiple refinancing deals. Prior to that, he was with Rolls Royce.
Tina Hart
“We are excited to have Steve on our team,” Fisher said. “His stringent financial management practices and his laser focus to detail have been crucial to his success with Talalay Global. His financial knowledge and background is extremely impressive, and his previous experience will be a great asset to our company.”
Hart joins Talalay Global from a number of sales posts with Serta. Her hiring is part of a strategy to better serve original equipment manufacturer customers with an even stronger and intensely dedicated sales organization, according to a news release.
She has responsibility for further developing the midwestern part of the country for Talalay Global, working more closely with current customers and building business with regional manufacturers.
