googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1599240294477-0'); });
Briggs & Stratton

Share On Social

Briggs Names New SVP & CFO

Briggs & Stratton has announced that Kristina Cerniglia has joined the company as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. She joins Briggs & Stratton after serving eight years at Hillenbrand, Inc. as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Hillenbrand, Inc., she spent 23 years in the financial organizations at Stanley Black & Decker and United Technologies Corp.

“Kristina has demonstrated that she is a transformational leader with the ability to influence results across an entire enterprise,” says Steve Andrews, President & CEO at Briggs & Stratton. Cerniglia is succeeding Mark Schwertfeger who served as the SVP & CFO.

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1599239852235-0'); });

In September 2020, KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, acquired most of the assets of Briggs & Stratton and appointed Steve Andrews as President & CEO. Since that time, the company has added David Dooley, Vice President and General Manager of the Allmand business; Chris Mapes, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Brian Hazelton, Senior Vice President & President of the power business, and Michelle Kumbier, Senior Vice President & President of the turf & consumer products business as new direct reports of Andrews. The addition of Cerniglia further strengthens the Briggs & Stratton executive leadership team and reinforces a commitment to redefining Briggs & Stratton as a new company with a strong future.

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1658431886898-0'); });

Latest News

Husqvarna 500 Series Handhelds

In the professional handheld category, Husqvarna has introduced new trimmers and edgers to its 500 Series of products. The new offerings, including the all-new 522L trimmer, feature heavy-duty construction for durability; well-balanced, ergonomic designs to…

Walbro carburetor and fuel system cleaner

Walbro announced a new carburetor and fuel system cleaner for all two-stroke and four-stroke engine applications. As the largest manufacturer of carburetors and fuel systems, Walbro is uniquely qualified to understand the requirements of cleaning…

New Study: Numerous Contractors To Consider Propane Mowers

More than a third of commercial landscapers are considering propane to power their equipment fleets, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC.) Specifically, the survey found that 34%…

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1508263076017-0'); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1508263123532-0'); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1508263182735-0'); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1508263219563-0'); });