Appointment brings 20+ years of specialty chemicals and commercial leadership to Wikoff’s next phase of growth
FORT MILL, S.C.— April 27, 2026 — Wikoff, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, today announced the appointment of Cara Gresio as Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Gresio succeeds Jeff Czarnecki, a 35-year industry veteran who joined Wikoff in 2023. Czarnecki will remain engaged through a transition period to ensure continuity for customers and the commercial team.
“Cara’s commercial leadership experience, deep industry knowledge and customer focus make her well positioned to build on our momentum and help drive our next phase of growth,” said Wikoff CEO Mark Lewis. “I also want to thank Jeff for his leadership and contributions to Wikoff, and for his partnership in making this change seamless for our customers and our team.”
Gresio brings more than 20 years of progressive commercial leadership in specialty chemicals, fluoropolymers and advanced materials — industries with direct parallels to ink and coatings manufacturing in technical complexity, value-based selling and strategic account management. Most recently, she served as business director at Daikin America, leading the company’s most strategically significant global businesses with full P&L responsibility, multi-year contract strategy and cross-functional team leadership. Earlier, she held senior roles at Materion Corporation, where she managed a $100 million global business and drove significant improvements in customer satisfaction.
“Wikoff has built a strong reputation for technical leadership and trusted customer partnerships,” said Gresio. “I’m excited to join the team and build on that foundation—deepening relationships and continuing to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that support long-term sustainable growth.”
About Wikoff
Wikoff is a leading global manufacturer of inks, coatings and advanced color technologies serving the graphic arts and printing industries. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Wikoff combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative approach to help customers solve complex print challenges, optimize performance and achieve consistent, high-quality results. Guided by a commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability, Wikoff delivers solutions that go beyond color. For more information, visit www.wikoff.com.
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