Dwight Closson is a highly accomplished operations executive with an impressive track record of success spanning over 30 years. Dwight’s background includes extensive global experience in operational turnarounds, lean manufacturing, and strategic planning, Dwight has received some of the most prestigious industrial awards including Industry Week “Top Ten Best Plants Award, Ford Gold World Excellence Award, and the Toyota Contribution Award.
Before joining New Water Capital, Dwight most recently held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Quality Metalcraft, a leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer. Prior to that, he held leadership positions at other Tier 1 automotive manufacturers including Executive Director of Strategic planning at Faurecia, a Global Manufacturer with over $20 billion in revenue, and Midway Products Group, a leader in automotive stamping and modular assemblies.
Dwight holds an AS in Business Management from Rhodes State College and has completed Executive Management Programs at Vanderbilt University and Essec University in Paris, France.