Aldo Pagliari to Take Over as Snap-on CFO

In the US, toolmaker Snap-on Incorporated has announced that Martin M. Ellen, senior vice president – finance and chief financial officer, has left Snap-on to become executive vice president and chief financial officer of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. To allow for an appropriate transition, Ellen will remain as Snap-on’s chief financial officer until 31 March 2010. Effective the same date, Aldo J. Pagliari, currently president – Snap-on Equipment, and formerly group controller/director of finance for the Snap-on Commercial and Industrial Group, will succeed Ellen as Snap-on’s senior vice president – finance and chief financial officer.

“Since joining Snap-on in 2002, Marty has made significant contributions to the organization and has been instrumental in driving our operating improvements, building a strong global finance team and leading our financial strategy development and execution,” said Nick Pinchuk, Snap-on’s chairman and chief executive officer. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for Marty and we wish him much success.

“Aldo brings over 30 years of experience in the areas of finance, operations, corporate strategy and business development to his new role as chief financial officer,” Pinchuk continued. “In his eight years at Snap-on, he has played a significant role in leading our progress, established a strong record of achievement and gained a deep understanding of the company’s global operations and strategies. The Snap-on finance organization, of which Aldo was previously a part as group controller/director of finance for the Commercial & Industrial Group, is strong and well-disciplined and has made important contributions to the Company’s improvement. I’m confident of Aldo’s ability to successfully lead that team.”

Since 2007, Pagliari, 55, has been responsible for Snap-on Equipment’s worldwide businesses including sales, service, marketing, manufacturing, finance and product development. Previously, he held the position of senior vice president – Commercial & Industrial, with responsibility for the Group’s global financial operations. Mr. Pagliari joined Snap-on in 2002 from United Technologies as group controller/director of finance and planning for the Commercial & Industrial Group. At United Technologies, he held several senior posts through the worldwide finance and business development organization, including responsibilities involving European, Latin American, and Asia-Pacific arenas. Pagliari holds a Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Mineral Economics from Pennsylvania State University. He is also a certified public accountant.