Anton has more than 30 years of experience leading consumer products companies through periods of significant growth, bringing expertise in scaling heritage brands and driving product innovation, Wahl said. He will report to Wahl’s board of directors and lead the company’s global strategy operations and long-term growth initiatives.
Anton most recently served as the president and CEO of Momentec Brands, a sportswear and apparel company formed through the merger of Founder Sport Group and Augusta Sportswear. Prior to that, he spent seven years as president and CEO of Founder Sport Group, and earlier in his career held senior leadership positions with Valspar Corp. and Mars Petcare.
“(Anton) is a strategic, high-impact leader who has the vision, energy and innovative mindset necessary for Wahl’s continued growth in the global market,” said Mary Gail Gearns, chair of the Wahl board of directors. “John’s commitment to our customers, people and long-term value creation aligns strongly with the values that have defined Wahl for more than a century.”
“I am honored to join Wahl, a company that has built an extraordinary legacy over more than 100 years by staying true to its customers, investing in innovation and empowering its people,” Anton said. “I look forward to building on that strong foundation and working alongside our talented associates to identify new opportunities, enhance our market leadership and drive continued growth around the world.”
Anton will succeed interim CEO David Cybulski, who will continue serving as Wahl’s chief financial officer and support the leadership transition, the company noted.
