Jennmar Appoints Dave Webster Chief

Jennmar announced a leadership change on June 17, 2026. Jennmar announced that Dave Webster, formerly CEO of CPM Holdings, will succeed Tony Calandra as CEO, alongside the completion of a majority investment in the company by KPS Capital Partners.

What changed

Dave Webster was named Chief Executive Officer. Tony Calandra, who has been Chief Executive Officer since 2018, announced that Webster will succeed him as CEO; Calandra will remain actively involved with the company as a board member and shareholder.

Leader: Dave Webster
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Effective: Not specified in the announcement
Announcement date: June 17, 2026

Leadership background

Webster joins Jennmar from CPM Holdings, Inc., where he served as Chief Executive Officer and led significant global growth initiatives. Before that, he spent more than two decades leading Electrical Components International, which the company said grew to more than $1 billion in revenue, expanded across 14 countries, and built a workforce of more than 20,000.

The mandate

Webster said the company will invest to expand its capabilities and strengthen its market position while retaining its focus on safety, quality, and responsive customer service.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: Jennmar leadership announcement.