Atkore Inc. Appoints John W. Pregenzer as Chief Operating Officer While Continuing as President of Electrical Division

Atkore Inc. (referred to as the "Company") ATKR, a prominent producer of electrical goods catering to commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar sectors, has officially declared the appointment of John W. Pregenzer as Chief Operating Officer, alongside his existing position as President-Electrical. Mr. Pregenzer will maintain his direct reporting line to Bill Waltz, who serves as Atkore's President and Chief Executive Officer.

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"Bill Waltz remarked, 'In his expanded role as Chief Operating Officer, John Pregenzer will collaborate with leaders throughout the organization to foster synergies that enhance productivity, growth, and operational excellence across Atkore.' He further added, 'John's diverse career background, combined with his experience at Atkore, is an invaluable resource in guiding the company towards its goals and providing value to our customers and shareholders.'"

Mr. Pregenzer joined the Company in July 2015. Since 2020, he has served as President – Electrical, a position he will continue to hold. Prior to that, Mr. Pregenzer held positions within the Company as President for the Conduit & Fittings business unit and Vice President and General Manager of the Plastic Pipe and Conduit strategic business unit. Before Atkore, Mr. Pregenzer spent the majority of his career in executive sales, marketing, and operations positions with Georg Fischer AG, a Swiss based industrial products manufacturer. During his