Group President – Power Tools, Equipment and Outdoor Power Equipment
Milwaukee Tool | Milwaukee
Tim Albrecht has been with Milwaukee Tool for more than 18 years. Albrecht joined the company in 2007 and is currently responsible for multiple functions including brand and channel marketing, industrial design, talent management and business unit operations over hand tools, storage and personal protective equipment. Albrecht is also the executive leader of the Employee Engagement & Inclusion and Community Impact & Philanthropy groups at Milwaukee Tool. He is a member of the board of directors for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, Milwaukee Academy of Science and a member of the Greater Milwaukee Committee.
Education: Bachelor’s, San Diego State University
Company success in past 12 months: “Maintained focus on developing productivity and safety solutions for our core users while delivering top- and bottom-line financial results.”
Your industry’s career obstacle: “People settling into a role and not getting out of their comfort zone to challenge themselves with a new position.”
Qualities of a successful business leader: “Surrounding themselves with great people and fostering robust dialogue about the business. Then taking calculated risks based on different perspectives.”
How your job will evolve: “Leveraging automation and technology to allow me to spend more time working on the business versus in the business.”
What’s quintessentially Wisconsin: “Getting out to Fiserv Forum with my family to watch the Bucks play.”
Book recommendations: “‘The Innovator’s Dilemma’ by Clayton Christensen.”
Go-to dish at home: “Grilled salmon and vegetables.”