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

Rhea-AI Summary

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.

Positive

• 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

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

+1.81%

1 alert

+1.81% News Effect

On the day this news was published, SWK gained 1.81%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Effective date: December 15, 2025 Leadership experience: More than 20 years Countries lived: 6 countries +3 more

6 metrics

Effective date December 15, 2025 Start date as Chief Global Supply Chain Officer

Leadership experience More than 20 years Manufacturing, P&L and supply chain roles

Countries lived 6 countries Global experience across multiple regions

Teams managed Over 80 countries Scope of prior leadership responsibility

Manufacturing sites Over 50 sites End-to-end supply chain scope in North America and Central America

Distribution centers 13 centers Network overseen at Schneider Electric

Market Reality Check

Price: $82.48 Vol: Volume 1,501,401 vs 20-da...

normal vol

$82.48 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,501,401 vs 20-day average 1,558,962 (roughly in-line participation). normal

Technical Price $76.54 is trading above 200-day MA at $70.65, reflecting a pre-news uptrend.

Peers on Argus

SWK rose 5.54%, while key peers like LECO, RBC, SNA, TTC, and TKR saw smaller ga...

SWK rose 5.54%, while key peers like LECO, RBC, SNA, TTC, and TKR saw smaller gains between about 0.31% and 1.92%, indicating a more company-specific reaction to the management appointment.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 09 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 09	Charity partnership	Positive	-0.7%	DEWALT and White Cap partnership supporting St. Jude with donations.
Dec 03	Executive appointment	Positive	+1.8%	Appointment of Agustin Lopez Diaz as Chief Global Supply Chain Officer.
Nov 20	Investor conference	Positive	+0.5%	Announcement of presentation at Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference.
Nov 05	Investor conference	Positive	+4.5%	Planned presentation at Baird’s 2025 Global Industrial Conference by CEO.
Oct 31	Board appointment	Positive	-2.0%	Election of Mary Laschinger to the Board of Directors.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate and investor-relations headlines usually saw modest positive price reactions, with occasional negative moves following otherwise constructive updates.

Recent Company History

This announcement adds to a string of corporate and governance updates for Stanley Black & Decker in late 2025. Prior news included board refreshment on Nov 1, 2025 (price move -2.01%), multiple investor conference presentations in November with mostly positive reactions, and a community-focused DEWALT partnership announced in early December that saw a -0.66% move. The prior release on this same supply chain officer appointment showed a 1.81% gain, suggesting investors had already responded constructively to the leadership change.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights a strategic leadership hire to oversee Stanley Black & Decker’s end-to-...

Analysis

This announcement highlights a strategic leadership hire to oversee Stanley Black & Decker’s end-to-end global supply chain, effective December 15, 2025. The new officer brings more than 20 years of experience and oversight of over 50 manufacturing sites and 13 distribution centers. In context of recent earnings headwinds and ongoing restructuring, investors may watch for tangible improvements in supply chain efficiency, cost management, and service levels under this leadership.

Key Terms

p&l, kaizen, lean

3 terms

p&l financial

"more than 20 years of manufacturing, P&L, and supply chain leadership"

A P&L, short for profit and loss statement, is a snapshot of a company's money in and money out over a set period that shows whether the business made a profit or suffered a loss. Think of it like a household budget or a scorecard: it shows sales, costs and the bottom-line result, helping investors judge whether the company is earning enough, managing expenses, and likely to grow or face financial stress.

kaizen technical

"He is an expert in Kaizen, Lean, continuous improvement, customer experience"

Kaizen is a management philosophy of continuous, small improvements made across a company’s processes, products, and work habits by involving employees at every level. For investors, it matters because those steady, incremental fixes can boost efficiency, cut costs, improve product quality and reduce operational risk—think of it as regularly tightening the spokes on a bicycle wheel to keep the ride smoother and more reliable over time.

lean technical

"He is an expert in Kaizen, Lean, continuous improvement, customer experience"

Lean describes an approach that minimizes waste, keeps costs and staffing low, and focuses resources on the most productive activities; for a company this means streamlined processes, tight spending controls, and avoiding unnecessary complexity. Investors care because a lean operation can protect cash flow, boost profit margins, and make a business more resilient in downturns — like a smaller, well-packed vehicle using less fuel to travel farther on the same tank.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

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.