John Wyatt serves as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Integration for Stanley Black & Decker. In this role, John is advancing the strategic roadmap for our businesses and leveraging our world-class brands and powerful product portfolio. Guided by the Focus Forward framework, John plays a pivotal role in aligning the organization's initiatives with the framework of End User Obsession & Innovation, Customer Focus, Operational & Functional Excellence, and People & Culture, all rooted in our core non-negotiables. His strategic vision and collaborative approach ensure that Stanley Black & Decker remains at the forefront of the industry, disrupting norms and shaping the future of innovation.
Prior to this role, John served as interim co-president of the Tools & Outdoor business division and led the Outdoor business through the acquisition and integration of Excel Industries and MTD. In addition, he has led our Industrial segment, comprising Auto, Industrial and the Aerospace division, through the integration of Stanley Black & Decker’s acquisition of Nelson Fasteners and Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing.
John joined the company in 2006 as Vice President, Consumer Products, for Europe, the Middle East and Australia (EMEA). Before joining Stanley Black & Decker, he built his career through progressive leadership positions with Scotts Miracle-Gro, PepsiCo and Cadbury Schweppes in the United States, Canada, Africa and Europe.
He is a graduate of Ealing College Business School, London University in the United Kingdom.