Briggs & Stratton Appoints Kristina Cerniglia As The New Senior Vice President (SVP) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Briggs & Stratton has announced that Kristina Cerniglia has joined the Company as Senior Vice President (SVP) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She joins Briggs & Stratton after serving eight years at Hillenbrand, Inc., as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to Hillenbrand, Inc., she spent 23 years in the financial organizations at Stanley Black & Decker and United Technologies Corporation. Kristina Cerniglia currently serves on the Board of Directors for Littelfuse, Inc. and Margaret Mary Health.

Transformational leader appointed

Kristina has demonstrated that she is a transformational leader with the ability to influence results"

“Kristina has demonstrated that she is a transformational leader with the ability to influence results, across an entire enterprise,” said Steve Andrews, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Briggs & Stratton.

Steve Andrews adds, “As Briggs & Stratton continues to transform and grow, her extensive background and strong leadership capabilities will drive continuous improvement. I look forward to the experience and fresh perspectives Kristina will bring to the organization.”

Kristina Cerniglia is succeeding Mark Schwertfeger, who served as the SVP & CFO, prior to her appointment. Briggs & Stratton is thankful for his contributions and leadership throughout the years. 

Multiple senior executive appointments

In September 2020, KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, acquired substantially all of the assets of Briggs & Stratton and appointed Steve Andrews as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Since that time, Briggs & Stratton has welcomed David Dooley, the Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Allmand business, Chris Mapes, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Brian Hazelton, the Senior Vice President & President of the Company’s Power business, and Michelle Kumbier, Senior Vice President & President of the Company’s Turf & Consumer Products business as new direct reports of Andrews.

The addition of Kristina Cerniglia further strengthens the Briggs & Stratton executive leadership team and reinforces a commitment to re-defining Briggs & Stratton as a new company with a strong future.