Marki Huston Takes the Helm as CEO of Viega North America, Promising Innovation and Growth

Marki Huston Takes Leadership Role at Viega North America

Viega North America is proud to declare the appointment of Marki Huston as its permanent CEO, effective immediately. This significant move comes after a thorough search to find a leader who would not only uphold the company's dedication to operational excellence but also drive innovation and foster long-term growth.

Having served as the interim CEO since October 2024, Huston has already proven her exemplary leadership skills and a profound understanding of the company's operations alongside her commitment to employees, customers, and partners. Her previous experience includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Viega North America and as the Vice President of Global Quality in the aerospace sector. Through her strategic foresight and commitment to nurturing a culture of creativity and collaboration, Huston embodies the qualities necessary to steer Viega North America towards sustained success.

In her newly expanded role, Huston will also join the Viega Group Board, reinforcing the alignment of North American operations with the global organization's larger strategic objectives. This consolidation will pave the way for further investments in the growth of Viega, improved customer experiences, and the development of innovative solutions tailored to the ever-evolving needs of the construction and building sectors.

Markus Brettschneider, the Global CEO of Viega Group, expressed confidence in Huston's capabilities, stating, "Marki Huston has shown exceptional leadership and commitment during her time at Viega and interim tenure as CEO, making her the ideal choice to lead Viega North America into the future." According to Brettschneider, Huston's deep knowledge of the business operations and focus on results position her well to drive success within the U.S. and Canadian markets.

Huston's appointment reaffirms Viega's forward-looking commitment to its clients, employees, and stakeholders. Huston stated, "I am honored to step into the role of CEO for Viega North America and lead this incredible team as we continue to deliver on our purpose and ambitious goals. Our people, our customers, and our innovative solutions are at the heart of everything we do, and I'm excited to build on the strong foundation we've created to drive even greater success in the years ahead."

With Huston at the helm, Viega North America is set to enhance its delivery of industry-leading solutions, ensuring top-notch quality and a commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.

About Viega

Viega North America is a subsidiary of The Viega Group, boasting over 125 years of expertise in building technology. As the global market leader in metal piping systems, Viega caters to various sectors including industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

The company operates ten facilities worldwide, employing more than 5,500 individuals, and offers an impressive catalog of over 17,000 products and systems such as PureFlow®, ProPress®, MegaPress®, and MegaPressG®. In the U.S., Viega's educational offerings include seminar centers in Colorado and New Hampshire as well as the Viega Experience Center in New York City, where participants can benefit from both in-person and online workshops. For more information, visit Viega's official website.