Global Brass and Copper names two new executives

SCHAUMBURG - Global Brass and Copper Holdings announced Bill Toler will become xecutive vice president, strategic planning and development and Dale Taylor will become president of Olin Brass, a division of GBC Metals.

Both appointments are effective April 3.

Toler joined Olin Brass in 2011 with over 30 years in key financial and executive roles in the metals industry, most recently serving as President of Olin Brass. His previous Olin Brass roles include president of the Mill Products division and vice president of finance and information technology.

"Bill's leadership, solid execution and financial acumen have greatly contributed to Olin Brass's improvement over the past several years. Going forward, his strategic vision, broad metals industry knowledge, and significant business experience will help accelerate our profitable growth and acquisition capabilities," said John Wasz, GBC's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Taylor joined Olin Corporation during 1987 in quality engineering before moving to sales and management roles for Olin's metals division where he rose to become marketing director. He most recently served as vice president of manufacturing, accountable for all Olin Brass domestic operations. Previously, Taylor also held the position of Olin Brass's Director and then vice president of supply chain planning.

"Dale's strength of leadership and breadth of commercial and financial knowledge will propel the organization to the next level of its strategic, transformational journey. Like Bill, Dale has demonstrated a strong ability to challenge the status quo," Wasz said.