Viega North America announces the appointment of Dave DeLater as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

DeLater brings global operations experience, including leadership of manufacturing sites across Europe, Asia and the United States, along with a strong background in Lean initiatives, technology-driven efficiency and operational excellence. DeLater joins Viega from Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he most recently served as vice president of global operations, leading global operations across multiple sites and regions.

In his new role as part of the North American Board, DeLater will oversee operations initiatives at all North American manufacturing and logistics locations. He will advise leaders and support the development of key operations capabilities. He will report directly to the Viega North America CEO, Marki Huston, who was promoted from COO of Viega North America to CEO in early 2025.

"I'm pleased to welcome Dave DeLater as our Chief Operating Officer and member of the North American Board," said Huston. "Dave brings deep global operations experience and a strong track record of operational excellence that directly supports customer success. His leadership will be critical as we continue to scale our operations, strengthen reliability and service for our customers and support Viega's continued growth across North America."

"I couldn't be more honored to join the Viega team," said DeLater. "I was drawn to the company for its worldclass culture, focus on operational excellence and deep commitment to customer success. I look forward to supporting that legacy as we continue to strengthen our operations and deliver for our customers well into the future."