Magline appoints Christine Walker as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Standish, Michigan (April 22, 2026) – Magline, a leading manufacturer of innovative material handling solutions, today announced the appointment of Christine Walker as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 13. Walker brings nearly 30 years of progressive leadership experience from Dow Inc., where she delivered measurable business results across global product portfolios, commercial strategy, operations, and innovation initiatives. Her appointment reflects Magline’s focus on value-driven leadership as the company enters its next phase of growth.
“Christine is a proven leader who brings both strategic vision and operational discipline,” said Greg Ecker, Chief Executive Officer of Magline. “Throughout our selection process, she consistently demonstrated the integrity, accountability, teamwork, and grit that define Magline’s culture. She is uniquely positioned to help lead the next phase of our growth while strengthening the leadership behaviors that make Magline special”.
At Dow, Walker held senior leadership roles overseeing multibillion-dollar businesses and global operations. Her experience includes leading a $2 billion base business and a $1 billion innovation pipeline, as well as global oversight of a $1.3 billion product portfolio spanning 14 world-scale assets. She drove margin and return-on-capital improvements through disciplined restructuring and asset optimization, provided crisis leadership to ensure customer continuity during multiple supply disruptions, and led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across innovation, digital systems, and cross-functional execution. She is also widely recognized for her strong track record in talent development and culture building.
“Christine’s appointment positions Magline to accelerate growth, strengthen operational execution, and deepen our customer impact,” Ecker added. “She brings the strategic capability needed to guide long-range planning and the practical leadership required to drive day-to-day performance, while ensuring strong cultural continuity.” Walker’s leadership style is both strategic and people-centered, known for bringing clarity, urgency, and accountability while creating environments where teams feel supported, challenged, and aligned.
A lifelong Mid-Michigan resident, Walker was born in Bay City and graduated from Standish-Sterling Central High School before earning a degree from Saginaw Valley State University. After spending a decade in Midland, she returned to the Standish area in 2005, where she resides with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and sports.
“This is an exciting moment for Magline,” said Ecker. “Christine will be a key partner as we continue to grow, innovate, and serve our customers with excellence.”
About Magline
As a leader in the material handling industry, Magline, Inc. is committed to creating innovative solutions that help people transport materials more safely and efficiently. Many of these solutions have been driven by customer needs and industry insights. For nearly 80 years, this has resulted in the creation of an exceptional product and service experience that has earned long-term customer loyalty while providing a compelling value proposition. Learn more at www.magliner.com. Follow Magline on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
