Richards Industrials Appoints Jim Gray as Global VP of Sales
Gray’s responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, development of new channels, accelerating revenue through expanding the company’s presence in new geographies and contributing to the company’s marketing and business strategies.
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Edited by Margo Ellis
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Richards Industrials announced on LinkedIn that Jim Gray has been appointed global vice president of sales.
Gray is an industry veteran and brings more than 30 years of sales and business development experience. Prior to joining Richards, Gray served in a variety of sales/sales management positions with Fisher Controls, Dresser and GE Oil and Gas.
For the past three years, Jim has served with FCX Performance in a strategic management position covering valves, actuation and instrumentation. Jim will be based in Houston and will report to president and chief executive officer Jordan Bast.
“Jim is an outstanding addition to our Richards Industrials team,” said Bast. “He has extensive experience in developing new markets, creating partner relationships and identifying new sales channels. His experience and excellent track record is a perfect fit to grow our business on a global level. We are pleased to welcome Jim to the team.”
Gray commented, “I am honored to join a company with a long tradition of valuing its customers, employees and the community. I look forward to building upon the strong foundation of the Richards brand and helping them achieve their sales growth goals.”
Gray’s responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, development of new channels, accelerating revenue through expanding Richards’ presence in new geographies, and contributing to the company’s marketing and business strategies.
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