Appointment consolidates operational leadership as Wikoff accelerates enterprise transformation
FORT MILL, S.C. — May 28, 2026 — Wikoff, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, today announced the appointment of David Donnelly as chief operations officer, effective June 1, 2026. Donnelly has served as Wikoff’s Project Management Office (PMO) director since 2025, where he has led the company’s enterprise-wide operational transformation initiative.
“David joined us a year ago with a clear mandate: strengthen our operational foundation to position Wikoff for growth,” said Wikoff CEO Mark Lewis. “He has established a clear vision and built the roadmap for transforming operations across our network to better serve customers. David has already driven meaningful progress, and with expanded responsibility for all operations, he is well-positioned to accelerate execution and deliver strong results as we advance our transformation agenda.”
In his new role, Donnelly will have end-to-end accountability for manufacturing, supply chain, quality, environmental, safety and health, PMO and IT functions. Consolidating these functions under a single operational leader reflects Wikoff’s commitment to a more modern, integrated and standardized operating model across its network.
Donnelly brings more than 20 years of experience in program management and operational leadership across life sciences, manufacturing and defense. Prior to Wikoff, he served as projects, programs & operations director at EAI, where he led a portfolio of complex, high-stakes engagements, including a 90-country market withdrawal program for a major pharmaceutical manufacturer and the construction of a large-scale vaccine manufacturing facility. Earlier in his career, he held senior program management roles at AECOM, overseeing quality, safety, and risk programs for a $65 billion infrastructure program in Libya and a major biological defense initiative in Kazakhstan for the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Donnelly holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute and ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) lead auditor credentials from the British Standards Institution.
“Wikoff has a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future,” said Donnelly. “My focus is on building the operational discipline and team capabilities to deliver that vision for our employee-owners, customers and partners.”
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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