Eastern Company Names Mark Hernandez As Next CEO

Eastern Co EML has named Mark Hernandez as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 23, 2023. 

• Hernandez is currently a member of the Board of Directors.
• He will succeed August (Gus) Vlak, who has served as CEO since 2016.
• Hernandez has led Navistar's global manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics since 2018, most recently as Executive Vice President.
• He graduated cum laude from the United States Naval Academy.
• "He brings extensive management, manufacturing and industry experience which will benefit our existing operations and provide valuable insight to our acquisition efforts," said James Mitarotonda, Chair of the Board of Directors.
• Price Action: EML shares are trading higher by 4.72% at $22.40 on the last check Tuesday.