Colleen Haley has been appointed chief executive officer of Quality Metalcraft/Experi-Metal Holdings Corporation, a provider of innovative stamping and joining assemblies for the automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defense industries. Haley previously served as group vice president of operations for Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company and global provider of motion and control technologies.

Haley commented on the appointment, stating, “I couldn’t be more excited to join QMC-EMI. The company’s highly effective business model and talented team uniquely position it to capitalize on the rapidly evolving automotive industry and help shape the future of mobility. I am looking forward to seizing on opportunities for future growth and innovation, while continuously strengthening our ability to provide customers with the structural solutions they need to get to market faster and with industry-leading products.”

“Colleen’s experience and leadership is a perfect fit for QMC-EMI,” added Peter Grady, Executive Chairman, QMC-EMI. “She will help position the company for accelerated growth and deepen its reputation as a flexible customer partner with end-to-end prototype and niche production capabilities.”

“We are thrilled to have Colleen at the helm at QMC-EMI,” said Steven E. Karol, Managing Partner and Founder of the Watermill Group, the strategy-driven private investment firm that owns QMC-EMI. “She is a consummate industry veteran who will advance the collaborative strategy of these sister companies, help deepen their unparalleled commitment to service and further embed and operationalize their shared values, as epitomized by their focus on safety and integrity.”