Kyle Willis appointed CEO and president of Double E Group

Double E Group, a US-based, global supplier of high-performance converting equipment and material handling solutions, has appointed Kyle Willis as its new CEO and president.

Willis, a graduate of Boston University, began his tenure at Double E Group as an engineering intern in 2004. Since that time, he has advanced through several critical positions within the company over the past 20 years across engineering, product management, sales, operations and executive management.

Most recently, as president and chief operating officer, he oversaw the integration of multiple acquisitions into the Double E Group.

‘Kyle brings a wealth of industry and company-specific knowledge, operational experience, leadership skill and strategic vision that will make him an exceptional leader for Double E,’ said Tim Heston, Double E board member and partner at Industrial Growth Partners. ‘We are thrilled for Kyle and the opportunity this presents for the Company and its employees, and grateful to have someone as deeply dedicated to Double E’s long-term success as Kyle at the helm.’

Willis added: ‘I am humbled and honored to be named chief executive officer of Double E Group. It is a great company that I have the privilege to work for and to watch grow over the past 20 years. I credit all of our amazing employees who have made it possible to deliver top-of-the-line products and solutions to our customers. I'm excited to be a part of the next stage of growth, and I look forward to the challenges and successes ahead.’