Hospeco Brands Group EVP Bill Hemann To Retire

Bill Hemann

A remarkable 48-year career is coming to an end with the announcement that Bill Hemann, executive vice president of Hospeco Brands Group, will retire on Dec. 31, 2024. Hemann has agreed to stay on in an advisory capacity to mentor and develop new leadership, share his product knowledge, and help ensure the company continues the growth and success it has realized throughout his tenure.

“Hemann joined the company in 1976 and has served across the organization in many functional areas, beginning in finance then transitioning to sales and marketing,” according to a press release. “Under his leadership, the company introduced hundreds of new products and pioneered entire product categories. In the past decade he has captained a period of unprecedented organic and acquisition growth.

“Through it all, Hemann has maintained a sterling reputation as a visionary leader who inspires with his hard work, integrity, and sense of fairness. This reputation extends well beyond the company and reverberates through the industry. For example, Hemann has been honored with the Manufacturer Representatives’ Distinguished Service Award from ISSA, and he served as president of the Ohio Sanitary Supply Association.

“Hemann was also instrumental in Hospeco Brands Group’s pioneering role to help eliminate period poverty via the company’s Period Partner initiative. He was also crucial in developing ISSA’s industry-wide advocacy position on the issue.”

“I have been blessed to have worked my entire career in a company and an industry that sees all work as honorable,” Hemann said. “Similarly, it’s nothing short of life-changing to work with professionals who value each other personally and professionally to the degree I’ve been fortunate enough to experience. These same customer-oriented professionals dig deep every day to add value to the customer experience, and that leaves us well-positioned for growth.

“I wish it were possible to thank everyone I have met who supported me and made this career so fulfilling — my family, my colleagues, our customers, our suppliers, even our competitors. I am thankful for every interaction. It has been a great adventure, and I wish that everyone can end a career this grateful.”

Friends, colleagues, and customers are invited to visit the Hospeco Brands Group booth during the 2024 ISSA Show on November 17-21 to visit with, and wish Hemann well, in his new endeavor. Visit www.hospecobrands.com.