PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 25, 2024 – A. Stucki Company, a leading rail industry supplier, today announced the appointment of Michelle Baker as chief transformation officer.
Baker will report directly to Ron Port, president and chief executive officer. She will be responsible for strategy development and execution and will oversee Stucki’s program management office.
Baker joins Stucki with more than 30 years of leadership experience, including 25 years spearheading comprehensive corporate transformations.
She was most recently vice president of transformation for Aventiv Technologies, a Dallas-based provider of technology service and products to the corrections industry.
Prior to that she was vice president of transformation at SVP Worldwide, based in Nashville, the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company and owner of the Singer and Viking brands. Both Aventiv and SVP Worldwide are owned by Platinum Equity, a private investment firm based in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Baker has also held executive positions in strategic and financial planning with Coca-Cola, Comcast Cable, Cox Communications and other major brands.
“Transforming an organization requires focused leadership to align all business functions around a common set of goals,” said Port. “Michelle’s wealth of experience developing and executing corporate strategies will help Stucki streamline operations and drive growth.”
Baker holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and finance from the University of Florida and an Executive MBA from Emory University in Atlanta.
About A. Stucki Company
A. Stucki Company is a leading supplier of value-added components and services for the rail industry. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company provides engineered products, reconditioning and repair services, locomotive fueling and support and maintenance of way services. Stucki now operates more than a dozen companies, with 23 operating centers in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. More information is available at www.stucki.com. Stucki is owned by a group of investors led by Stellex Capital Management.
