Mike Olosky

Mike Olosky

President & CEO at Simpson Strong-Tie | Growth Driver | Thought Leader on Innovative Solutions for the Construction Industry | Change Maker and Culture Champion

Simpson Strong-TiePleasanton, California, United States

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Experience28+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

As Simpson Strong-Tie President and Chief Executive Officer, I lead our mission to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. I do this by championing a growth mindset and a people-centric culture to facilitate innovation and above-market performance. My 16 years of global senior executive leadership and broad international experience includes past experiences as Simpson Strong-Tie Chief Operating Officer, President of Henkel North America and Head of the Industrial and Electronics Division, Henkel APAC President and Global SBU Head of Electronics, and Head of Innovation. I’ve launched new businesses, including one that grew to 100+ million € in 5 years; implemented several sales, marketing, and talent development programs; launched an innovation ambition to drive growth; and developed new business in adjacent markets. I have a proven history of driving change and delivering strong results.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Nov 2020–Present· 5 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      2023–Present
    • Chief Operating Officer
      Nov 2020–2023
  • May 2019–Nov 2020· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Regional President, Henkel North America | Head of Industrial & Electronics
      Jun 2019–Nov 2020
    • President Henkel North America & Head of Industrial and Electronics
      May 2019–Nov 2020
  • May 2018–Feb 2019· 9 mos
    • President Henkel Asia Pacific, Global SBU Head of Electronic Materials
      May 2018–Feb 2019
  • May 2017–Nov 2020· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Global SBU Head of Electronic Materials
      May 2017–Nov 2020
  • 2008–Apr 2017· 9 yrs 3 mos
    • Head of Innovation and New Business Development - Henkel Adhesive Technologies
      Apr 2013–Apr 2017
    • President Henkel Asia Pacific
      Mar 2012–Aug 2014
    • Senior Corporate Vice President - Henkel Adhesive Technologies
      Mar 2011–Dec 2014
    • Corporate Vice President - Loctite and General Industrial SBU Manager Asia Pacific
      2008–Mar 2011
  • 2001–2005· 4 yrs
    • Director, Marketing
      2001–2005
  • 2000–2001· 1 yr
    • Senior Manager, Information Technology
      2000–2001
  • 1998–2000· 2 yrs
    • Manager, Information Technology
      1998–2000

Education

AMP - Advanced Management Program

Harvard

MBA

Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

BS

Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University

MS

Mechanical Engineering

Oakland University

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Vice Chair & President
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Skills & Expertise

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Product DevelopmentMarketing StrategyManagementNew Business DevelopmentGeneral ManagementSales ManagementManagement ConsultingKey Account ManagementInternational BusinessInnovation ManagementStrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisVenture CapitalManufacturingProfit & Loss ManagementExecutive ManagementIncubation