AD’s Kinsella Named New CCO of HPS

GUELPH, Ontario – Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has announced the appointment of David (Dave) Kinsella to the position of Chief Commercial Officer effective August 1, 2022. Kinsella will succeed Dale Sidey, who is retiring at the end of the year.

“On behalf of our Board of Directors and all of us here at Hammond Power Solutions, I thank Dale for his unwavering commitment and dedication in representing the Hammond brand in the marketplace along with his impressive career of growing our brand presence in North America throughout his nearly 41 years with HPS,” stated Bill Hammond, Chairman and CEO of Hammond Power Solutions. “Dale’s guidance has been especially critical as he helped lead our growth in the U.S. distribution business and recent introduction to the Mexico / Latin America region. I want to personally wish Dale all the best as he prepares for the next chapter of his life.”

Kinsella will be joining the Hammond Power Solutions Executive Team after spending 14 years with Affiliated Distributors (AD), most recently serving as President of the U.S. Electrical Division. AD’s electrical sector is one of the oldest and largest divisions of AD, representing more than $18 billion in revenue. Prior to his appointment to President in 2020, Kinsella held several leadership roles of increasing responsibility, with a proven leadership track record of achievements in developing member engagements and building supplier relationships.

Prior to AD, Kinsella held the role of National Sales Manager with Intermatic Inc., a family-owned electronic and electro-mechanical timing and controls manufacturer. Kinsella brings to the role deep and vast relationships within the electrical industry and a broad depth of exposure in electrified products, along with proven capabilities and experience in sales leadership and business development.

Kinsella holds a BA in Mass Communication from the University of Missouri with an emphasis in Marketing and Advertising.