MHProNews has learned from prnewswire that David M. Smith has joined Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Joseph S. Giordano III, who held that position since 2008. Mr. Giordano will remain with the company temporarily to ensure a smooth transition.

Mr. Smith, 52, has been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Key Safety Systems, Inc. (KSS) for ten years, and since 2009 was also President of KSS’ Specialty Products division. With a global network of 34 facilities, KSS designs, develops and manufactures automotive safety restraints including airbags, safety belts and steering wheels.

Previously, he was CFO at Key Plastics, LLC, also a supplier of automotive products, and has a 30-year background in finance leadership positions.

From 42 manufacturing facilities across the nation, Drew supplies components to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries. ##

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Article submitted by Matthew J. Silver to Daily Business News-MHProNews.