Stanley Black & Decker Appoints Agustin Lopez Diaz as Chief Global Supply Chain Officer

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Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced the appointment of Agustin Lopez Diaz as Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, effective December 15, 2025. He will report to Chris Nelson, President and CEO.

Lopez Diaz joins from Schneider Electric with more than 20 years of manufacturing, P&L and supply chain leadership, having worked and lived in six countries and managed teams in over 80 countries. At Schneider he oversaw end-to-end supply chain for 50 manufacturing sites and 13 distribution centers in North and Central America. He holds engineering and business degrees from UPAEP and a post-graduate program from the University of Michigan.

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• Appointment effective December 15, 2025
• 20+ years of manufacturing, P&L, and supply chain leadership
• Managed teams in over 80 countries
• Oversaw supply chain for 50 manufacturing sites and 13 distribution centers in North/Central America

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NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced the appointment of Agustin Lopez Diaz as Chief Global Supply Chain Officer of the Company, effective December 15, 2025. Lopez Diaz joins Stanley Black & Decker from Schneider Electric and has more than 20 years of manufacturing, P&L, and supply chain leadership experience.  

Lopez Diaz will report to Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Stanley Black & Decker.  

"Agustin's global experience - having worked and lived in six countries and managed teams in over 80 countries - combined with his expertise in manufacturing, planning, logistics, operational excellence, sustainability, quality, and customer experience makes him uniquely qualified to lead our supply chain organization," said Nelson. "He brings exceptional expertise in continuous improvement, global network optimization, and process digitization to produce transformative results in complex, dynamic markets. He will be instrumental in driving our long-term growth objectives."  

As Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, Lopez Diaz will lead the Company's end-to-end global supply chain strategy and operations, ensuring that Stanley Black & Decker's supply chain drives growth, innovation, and operational excellence. He will be responsible for developing and executing a world-class, future-ready supply chain aligned with Stanley Black & Decker's business objectives and growth strategy.  

Most recently, Lopez Diaz served as North America Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric, where he had end-to-end supply chain responsibility for over 50 manufacturing sites and 13 distribution centers across North America and Central America. Prior to this role, he held the position of Chief Sustainability, Customer Experience and Quality Officer at Schneider Electric's global headquarters in Switzerland, where he led group-wide sustainability, customer experience, and quality programs.  

Before joining Schneider Electric, Lopez Diaz held leadership positions in quality, customer satisfaction, and environment, health, and safety at Faurecia (now Forvia), GE Power, Rockwell, and Vestas.  

He is an expert in Kaizen, Lean, continuous improvement, customer experience, and quality control. 

Lopez Diaz holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) in Mexico, and a post-graduate program focused on negotiation from the University of Michigan.  

About Stanley Black & Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 48,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. 

 

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FAQ

When does Agustin Lopez Diaz start as Chief Global Supply Chain Officer at SWK?

He starts on December 15, 2025 and will report to President and CEO Chris Nelson.

What experience does Agustin Lopez Diaz bring to Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)?

He brings 20+ years of manufacturing, P&L and supply chain leadership including roles at Schneider Electric and prior companies.

What was Agustin Lopez Diaz's role at Schneider Electric before joining SWK?

He most recently served as North America Supply Chain Officer with end-to-end responsibility for 50 manufacturing sites and 13 distribution centers.

Who will Agustin Lopez Diaz report to at Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)?

He will report directly to Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Stanley Black & Decker.

How global is Agustin Lopez Diaz's supply chain experience for SWK investors?

He has worked and lived in six countries and managed teams operating in over 80 countries.

What are Agustin Lopez Diaz's academic qualifications relevant to his SWK role?

He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from UPAEP and completed a post-graduate negotiation program at the University of Michigan.