KENOSHA, WI — Snap-on Tools has appointed Tom Ward to the new position of president, sales and franchising for the company. Ward will continue as vice president, Snap-on Inc.
In his new role, Ward will help lead the execution of the company’s strategies to further enhance the franchise business and increase Snap-on Tools’ support of its franchisees. He will work closely with the field sales organization to ensure the success of the company’s franchisees.
Ward joined Snap-on in 1996 as vice president of underhood sales. He was then named vice president of national accounts in 1998, and vice president of Snap-on Diagnostics in 2000. He became president of the worldwide Snap-on Diagnostics organization in 2001. In March of 2005, he was promoted to vice president Snap-on Incorporated and president Diagnostics and Information Group.
Ward holds an MBA from The Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
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