Excel Industries President and CEO Paul Mullet is retiring from the company after 45 years. In 1972 Paul Mullet, the son of Roy Mullet, started at Excel as a welder. He progressed through a diverse range of roles within the company, including production supervisor; service manager; and VP of sales and marketing until his promotion to president.
“Professionally and personally, now is the time for me to transition the leadership of Excel Industries,” said Mullet. “We’ve grown significantly over the last decade and we’re starting 2018 in a strong position.”
In mid January, Excel’s board of directors announced Joseph Wright will join Excel Industries as CEO. Wright comes to Excel Industries from Concept Metal Group, where he served as president. Prior to that, he spent 21 years with Briggs & Stratton where he served as president of the engines group. Wright has additional lawn and garden industry experience prior to working for Briggs.