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Todd Smith serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Associated Metal Forming Technologies (AMFT), leading the company’s strategy, value creation agenda, and global operating platform.

Todd leads enterprise strategy and execution across AMFT, directing capital allocation and global operations to build a scalable, high‑performance manufacturing platform. He drives the company’s long‑term growth agenda, strengthens global execution, and positions AMFT as a trusted partner for mission‑critical applications across end markets worldwide.

Since joining AMFT, Todd has executed a long‑term growth strategy driving both organic and inorganic expansion. Under his leadership, AMFT has integrated a global manufacturing footprint and built a cohesive portfolio ecosystem that enables the company to serve customers wherever they operate, while preserving deep technical expertise and trusted customer relationships.

Todd joined AMFT following the acquisition of Associated Spring from Barnes Group Inc., where he partnered closely with One Equity Partners on the transaction. Prior to AMFT, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Tillman Infrastructure and held senior investment roles at Partners Group, executing private equity investments across infrastructure and industrial businesses. He began his career in banking and corporate law in Australia.

Marcio drives operational excellence for AMFT in the Americas, with a focus on optimizing performance, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting scalable growth through continuous improvement and innovation.

Marcio brings over 20 years of international leadership experience across diverse industries, including automotive, industrial, and technology. Prior to joining AMFT, he served as Head of Continental Business System Global at ContiTech, where he led the implementation of Lean Business Systems worldwide. His career includes successful turnaround efforts, expansion projects, and footprint optimization as Regional Head of Manufacturing and Plant Management.

Marcio is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Adolfo leads AMFT’s global commercial organization, overseeing business development, product and engineering, and marketing. Known for his focus on building high‑performing teams and aligning commercial strategy with operational execution, he plays a central role in shaping AMFT’s go‑to‑market approach and delivering integrated solutions to critical end markets.

His background includes senior leadership roles at Honeywell Sundyne, Cummins, Chevron Texaco, and General Motors, where he guided commercial strategy, general management, and customer engagement across oil and gas, marine, mining, construction, and agriculture sectors. His career spans North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia, giving him deep experience operating in diverse global markets.

With more than two decades of experience driving growth and commercial transformation in industrial businesses, Adolfo brings a customer‑centric, results‑driven approach that supports AMFT’s continued expansion in precision metal forming.

Kelly leads AMFT’s people strategy, with a focus on building engaged, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence across the organization. She specializes in manufacturing and labor relations, partnering closely with operations and leadership to align talent initiatives with business goals.

With deep HR expertise and a passion for employee development, Kelly supports long-term growth through strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is committed to creating a workplace where people thrive and contribute to AMFT’s success.

Rufino leads AMFT’s operations across EMEA and APAC, driving performance transformation, process optimization, and scalable growth through disciplined execution and continuous improvement. With over 30 years of global experience in engineering and executive leadership, he brings a strong blend of technical expertise and strategic vision.

Before joining AMFT, Rufino served as CEO Europe Division Leader at IMS, part of the Frencken Group. He previously held CEO and senior operations roles at Microcomponents AG and the Swatch Group, where he led business units in China and across Europe. His career began in engineering and evolved through a series of international leadership roles in operations.

Rufino is passionate about building high-energy, empowered teams and fostering operational excellence that fuels sustainable growth.

Gino leads strategic financial planning, performance analysis, and cross-functional alignment across global operations at AMFT. Known for his data-driven leadership and collaborative execution, he plays a key role in driving financial clarity and shaping the company’s future.

His experience spans corporate restructuring, incentive planning, and systems implementation, with a strong focus on aligning financial operations with strategic goals. Gino began his career shortly after graduating from Assumption University, advancing through roles in internal audit and financial planning & analysis (FP&A).

These formative experiences built his foundation in financial controls, risk management, and strategic analysis—skills that continue to guide his leadership and impact today.

Jason leads AMFT’S product strategy, engineering organization, and innovation roadmap. Over his 31-year career with Associated Spring, he has driven innovation in material science and spring technologies, holding numerous patents and guiding the launch of complex engineered systems across automotive, industrial, and aerospace markets.

Jason’s leadership spans technology innovation, customer-focused product development, and the integration of engineering expertise to drive market impact. He is an active member of the Spring Manufacturer’s Institute Board of Directors and Technical Committee and a frequent guest speaker at industry conferences.

Jason also is a member of the Advisory Board of the Connecticut Manufacturing Simulation Center (CMSC) at the University of Connecticut.

Gregory leads AMFT’s technology and data strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise-wide data initiatives. He is focused on driving operational excellence by standardizing processes, optimizing the technology portfolio, and integrating acquisitions to support scalable growth.

Gregory brings extensive leadership experience from global organizations including CBS, CA Technologies, IBM, and Veeco Instruments. He has led large-scale Finance and Supply Chain programs for clients such as Raytheon, Gillette, Novartis, and Simon & Schuster. His accomplishments include delivering $20M and $30M program turnarounds at CBS and spearheading a $100M transformation at CA Technologies that contributed to 20% revenue growth.

He is passionate about building a data-driven culture at AMFT, using analytics to enhance executive decision-making, accelerate business growth, and deepen customer engagement.