Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> January 11, 2010
Michael F. Golden is President and CEO of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. Previously, he spent 15 years at Black & Decker in a series of increasingly responsible positions, ultimately becoming Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the accessory division. His tenure at Black & Decker, and his involvement with the DeWalt line of industrial tools and accessories laid the foundation for his experience with brand management. Mr. Golden later moved to Kohler Co., where he served as Vice President of Sales for the company's plumbing division. He also served as President of Sales for the industrial and construction division of The Stanley Works, a 160-year-old company specializing in tools, hardware and specialty hardware. Mr. Golden later returned to Kohler as President of the cabinetry division, where he made a significant contribution to the development of Kohler's management processes. Mr. Golden received his Bachelor of Science in marketing from Pennsylvania State University and his MBA from Emory University in Georgia. Profile
TWST: Give us a background summary, a historical sketch of the company. Then bring us up to date.
Mr. Golden: Smith & Wesson (SWHC) is a 157-year-old, U.S.-based company headquartered in
