Michael Kontranowski Named Commercial Vice President for North America

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November 21, 2024

Leviat, a world leader in construction solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Kontranowski as its Commercial Vice President for North America. With over 24 years of experience in the building materials and construction industry, Kontranowski brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive expertise in management, sales, marketing, and product development.

In his new role, Kontranowski will be responsible for leading Leviat's commercial teams in North America while enhancing sales performance and spearheading new market opportunities.

Before joining Leviat, Kontranowski held strategic executive roles at Dow Chemical – Building Solutions, where he played a pivotal role in driving revenue and market expansion. His career also spans global C-level experience in both small and midsize companies, as well as leadership in launching a successful start-up in the building materials sector.

Kontranowski 's diverse background and deep industry insights are certain to enhance Leviat's commercial strategy and growth initiatives, and his customer-centric philosophy aligns perfectly with Leviat's mission to deliver high-quality, innovative construction solutions that exceed market expectations.

“My focus has always been on the customer and understanding their needs,” said Kontranowski. “Building teams to meet and exceed those expectations has always been incredibly rewarding to me.”

Brad Nesset, President of Leviat’s North American operations, commented on the appointment: “We are extremely excited to welcome Michael to the Leviat team. His extensive experience, strategic mindset, and passion for the construction industry and its members will be invaluable as we continue to drive our commercial goals and expand our market presence.”