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Toolmaker Sandvik Coromant has appointed a new leader in the Western Hemisphere, with veteran sales executive Veronica Messersmith named the company’s vice president of the Americas, effective March 11.
Messersmith has been with Sandvik Coromant for more than 25 years and has held various production operations and sales leadership positions since joining the company in 1998.
These positions include serving as Regional Sales Manager, Director of Sales and Operations, and Sales Cluster Manager for the Western U.S. region.
“Veronica’s extensive background in driving excellence in sales and operational efficiencies and delivering valuable customer solutions makes her an excellent choice to lead our Americas business,” said Sandvik Coromant Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing said President Michael Eneberg. “Her passionate, customer-focused approach, coupled with her proven ability to develop high-performing teams, will be a tremendous asset as we accelerate our growth momentum in this key region.”
Most recently, Messersmith served as Dealer President, Americas, while also actively serving as Vice President, Strategic Relations, Americas, overseeing global account management, machine tool solutions and national channel strategies. Previously, she held leadership roles in regional and cluster sales management. The company noted that a highlight was her successful tenure as agency cluster manager in Mexico from 2022 to 2023, during which she drove collaborative initiatives to achieve strong business results.
In her new role, Messersmith will lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives in North and South America.
“I am honored to lead our talented Americas team to further strengthen Sandvik Coromant’s competitive advantage through industry-leading metal cutting solutions and world-class customer support,” she said. “North and South America offer tremendous growth opportunities, and I look forward to working closely with our customers, partners and employees to capture this potential.”
Messersmith holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University and is an active member of organizations such as Women in Manufacturing, Women Executives in Industrial Supply and the Industrial Supply Association.
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