Michael Hammes has extensive commercial experience at a senior executive level. He has held a number of executive positions in the medical products, hardware and home improvement, and automobile sectors.
Mr Hammes was chief executive and chair of Sunrise Medical Inc (2000-2007), Guide Corporation (1998-2000), and Coleman Company Inc (1993-1997); vice chair of Black & Decker Corporation (1992-1993); and various senior executive roles with Chrysler Corporation (1986-1990) and Ford Motor Company (1966-1986).