A.W. Chesterton, a leader in fluid sealing solutions and industrial equipment/infrastructure protection, has appointed Andrew W. Chesterton, formerly executive vice president and chairman of the board as the new President and CEO. He succeeds Brian O’Donnell, a longtime Chesterton executive, who will serve as a senior advisor on a variety of projects through the end of the year.
Based North of Boston in Groveland, Massachusetts, the Company was founded by Arthur Wellington Chesterton in 1884 on Boston’s waterfront. The Company began as a steamboat and engineering supplies business. Arthur Chesterton quickly expanded the business to provide a broader array of industrial sealing solutions. A.W.Chesterton has won many awards over the years for pioneering mechanical seal, packing, and lubrication technology. A.W Chesterton has recently unveiled an expanded headquarters at the Groveland location with a new global training center, valve emissions testing facility, and industrial equipment service center.
Andrew Chesterton began his career in customer service after earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University and an MBA from Babson College. He has taken on many different roles during his 29-year tenure, including roles in sales, information technology and business strategy.
