Pacellico
Mike Nicholson

Mike Nicholson

Global Operations & Procurement

ProcurementBusiness TransformationLean Transformation

Experience that reaches the operation.

Mike is a senior manufacturing executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience in global industrial environments, including automotive and engineered metal components. He has held roles ranging from Engineering Director, Plant Manager, Vice President of Operations and Chief Executive Officer, with responsibility for multi-site manufacturing operations, global supply chains, and full P&L accountability.​

As Chief Executive Officer of Flexible Metal Inc., Mike led the operational and financial performance of a $95m manufacturing enterprise with more than 450 employees across four facilities in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. He oversaw plant leadership, engineering, sales, and global purchasing while driving operational performance through KPI-based management and Lean manufacturing practices.​

Mike also led the successful launch of a greenfield manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico and supported the diversification of the company’s product portfolio into electric vehicle applications for major OEM customers.​

Earlier in his career, Mike held Vice President and General Manager roles responsible for multi-site operations in the United States and Europe, where he established the company’s Prague manufacturing operation, led OEM program transfers from North America, and supported acquisition integration and operational restructuring initiatives.​

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