Oatey Promotes Liz Wells to CIO to Lead Technology Strategy and Digital Growth
Key Highlights
- Liz Wells has been promoted to SVP and CIO to lead Oatey’s technology strategy and support operational growth
- Her focus includes driving efficiency, innovation, and system reliability to improve product delivery and customer service
- Wells has guided a large-scale digital transformation since 2021, enhancing operational performance and supply chain experience
CLEVELAND, OH — Oatey Co. has promoted Liz Wells to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, expanding her role to lead the company’s technology strategy and support continued operational growth.
The move reflects the increasing importance of IT systems in supporting product availability, order accuracy and overall service levels for contractors and distribution partners.
Technology Strategy Aligns with Operations and Customer Support
In her new role, Wells will oversee the development and execution of Oatey’s IT strategy, with a focus on driving efficiency, innovation and system reliability across the business.
For contractors, improvements in IT infrastructure can directly impact ordering, inventory visibility and the speed and accuracy of product delivery.
“We have an exceptional IT team at Oatey, and our focus is on sustaining momentum and raising the bar for how technology enables our organization,” said Wells. “Collaboration across the business will remain central as we invest in innovative solutions that better support our associates and enhance how we serve our customers and industry partners.”
Leadership Builds on Ongoing Digital Transformation Efforts
Wells joined Oatey in 2021 and has led the company’s IT function since 2025. During that time, she has guided a large-scale transformation of the company’s technology environment, expanding capabilities and improving operational performance.
Her work has focused on strengthening systems that support internal operations while improving the experience for customers and partners across the supply chain.
Cross-Functional Approach Supports Business Growth
A key part of Wells’ leadership has been aligning IT initiatives with business priorities, ensuring that technology investments support real-world operational needs.
“Liz is a proven leader with a clear vision of how technology can enable and accelerate our business strategy,” said Neal Restivo, CEO of Oatey. “She is highly collaborative and works across functions to align technology with business priorities and leverage digital capabilities to drive operational excellence and deliver greater value to our customers.”
Scalable Systems Support Future Demand
As demand for plumbing products and solutions continues to evolve, scalable and secure IT systems are becoming critical to maintaining service levels and supporting growth.
With Wells leading the function, Oatey is focused on continuing to modernize its technology environment to better serve contractors, distributors and industry partners.