Architectural Granite & Marble Names New CEO
Sunil Palakodati |
Sunil Palakodati has assumed the reins of Architectural Granite & Marble (AG&M), upon the retirement of Jack Seiders.
Jack Seiders formed AG&M in 1992, and served as its president. Seiders states, “Sunil has the traits needed to guide AG&M to future growth and success.
“He’s smart and personable, a big picture thinker, a great communicator and has a ‘roll up your sleeves’ work ethic.”
Sunil comes to AG&M from Masco, a leading building materials company knows for brands like KraftMaid Cabinets, Behr Paint, and Delta Faucets to name a few, where he held the positions of executive vice president and managing director, and provided the organization with business development and operational skills that strengthened its capability.
At AG&M, he is responsible for all aspects of the multi-location countertop distribution company, leading the management team and driving organic growth as well as acquisition and integration.
Sunil received his undergraduate degree in engineering from Bangalore University, his masters degree in Technology from Pittsburgh State University and an M.B.A. from Ross Business School at University of Michigan. Sunil worked for Ford Motor Company and its part supplier Visteon both in technical and commercial areas. In recent years, he was at Masco, an industry leader in building materials where he led the Kitchen Cabinet, Countertops and Distribution solutions. He has managed complex business situations working in corporate environments, and multi-site field operations.
Architectural Granite & Marble is an industry leader in natural stone supply with eight U.S. sales centers and slab yards, a commercial division, and a globetrotting management team.
AG&M’s deep industry experience and excellent reputation provides access to the finest quarries in the world. For more information, visit www.agmgranite.com, or call 512-263-7625.