Husky Injection Molding Systems announced the appointment of Jack Truong as president and COO, effective February 1, 2016. Truong was previously the president and CEO of Electrolux North America and Executive Vice President, AB Electrolux Group.

“This is an exciting day for Husky,” said John Galt, CEO. “Jack’s global multisector experience and history of delivering strong growth in a challenging environment are key attributes for this role. As we look to the future, Jack’s demonstrated ability to anticipate global market trends will be important to supporting our long-term growth objectives.”

This appointment builds on the diverse skill set of Husky’s experienced global leadership team. In his role, Truong will have full oversight for the day-to-day operations of the business, and leadership responsibility for executing on Husky’s strategy and priorities.

“Having spent much of my career in the consumer products sector, I am familiar with the role packaging plays in influencing purchasing decisions,” said Truong. “What I admire about Husky, and what excites me about joining the organization is Husky's strong global brand and commitment to innovation and quality. Husky understands that products from their systems make their way into the hands of millions of consumers, worldwide, every day. Looking for new ways to produce cost-effective, high quality parts that are both attractive and safe for the end consumer is a great way to spend each day”.