MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada & TROY, Mich., FEBRUARY 19, 2026 – Woodbridge today announced the appointment of William (Bill) Drury as President, Asia, Mexico, and South America. Drury previously served as Vice President, Asia.
In his expanded role, Drury will oversee Woodbridge’s operations in Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and Thailand. He joins the Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to President & Chief Executive Officer Kai Jacobsen.
“Since joining Woodbridge in 2021, Bill has strengthened our China operations and demonstrated exceptional leadership, including the development of joint venture partnerships in China and India,” said Kai Jacobsen, President & Chief Executive Officer. “He has also built trusted relationships across our global teams, and his appointment reflects the meaningful contributions he has made to our organization. Bill’s experience, judgment, and collaborative approach position him well to lead our operations in Asia, Mexico, and South America.
Drury brings extensive leadership experience from Tier 1 automotive and manufacturing organizations, including American Axle and Magna Powertrain. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, and a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Tooling.
In his new role, Drury will relocate from China to Canada and will be based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario.
About Woodbridge
With corporate headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and automotive headquarters in Troy, Michigan, USA, Woodbridge has more than 7,000 teammates across more than 40 locations in eight countries. The company offers materials technologies for automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare, and building products. We provide a full complement of services, including prototyping, consulting, technical support, chemical R&D, and accredited laboratory testing.
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