Optimas OE Solutions names new CEO

Business Wire

GLENVIEW - Optimas OE Solutions has appointed Anesa Chaibi as Chief Executive Officer and board member.

Chaibi was previously president and CEO of Facilities Maintenance at HD Supply. During her term there, her team transformed the business and grew revenue and EBITDA from approximately $840 million and $90 million, respectively, to $2.5 billion and nearly $500 million, respectively, over the span of a decade, according to Optimas board member John Becker.

She replaces Ian Clarke.

"Anesa is an extremely talented CEO and her experience and capabilities are particularly well suited for Optimas," he said.

Chaibi's experience ranges across a variety of business functions including manufacturing, operations, production, marketing, corporate initiatives, global sourcing, and Six Sigma Quality. She served as a business leader within GE Silicones, Plastics, Power Systems, Industrial Systems, Water & Process Technologies and Infrastructure before joining HD Supply. Additionally, Chaibi serves on the board of directors for Regal Beloit Corp. as a director and member of the corporate governance & director affairs committee.

Optimas' scale, diversity, strong customer relationships, talented employee base, and differentiated technical capabilities are unique in the distribution space and I look forward to providing exceptional service to our customers and creating long-term value at Optimas," said Chaibi.