Simpson Strong-Tie announced the official appointment of current company President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Olosky to Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.’s executive leadership team as CEO.
Olosky succeeds former CEO Karen Colonias, who stepped down from the role on December 31, 2022. As part of the planned leadership succession, Simpson Manufacturing’s Board of Directors last year unanimously elected Olosky to succeed Colonias as CEO effective January 1, 2023.
Olosky joined Simpson as Chief Operating Officer in November 2020 and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2022. Prior to joining Simpson, Olosky spent more than 22 years in numerous leadership positions at Henkel, where he was responsible for leading, developing, and launching new businesses, driving profitable growth, improving innovation, and developing a strong global team with an intense customer focus. He most recently served as President, Henkel North America and Senior Corporate Vice President and Head of the Electronics and Industrial Division.
As part of the leadership succession, Colonias will remain as an executive advisor to assist with the transition until June 30, 2023.
Simpson Strong-Tie is the primary subsidiary of Simpson Manufacturing, Co., Inc.
Simpson Strong-Tie is the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions.
