Nick Pflugh
About Nick Pflugh
Nick Pflugh serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at 6K, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in commercial strategy and operations, he previously held various leadership roles at Kennametal and GE, and he holds degrees from Penn State Erie and Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at 6K
Nick Pflugh has been serving as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at 6K since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for driving the company's commercial strategy and execution, particularly in the area of additive manufacturing powders and alloys. His leadership focuses on expanding business operations and enhancing market reach on a global scale.
Previous Roles at Kennametal
Prior to his current position, Pflugh held multiple roles at Kennametal. He served as Vice President of Business Unit - Inserts from 2018 to 2020, followed by Vice President of Engineered Wear Components from 2021 to 2023. He also held the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) - Metalcutting for a year from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Kennametal involved delivering executive presentations to the Board and managing capital and operational budgets.
Education and Expertise
Nick Pflugh earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Additionally, he completed the Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) XVIII at Leadership Pittsburgh. His educational background supports his expertise in driving commercial strategy and managing SAP Application Lifecycle Management.
Background in Technology and Leadership
Pflugh's career includes significant experience in technology and leadership roles. He worked at GE as an Enterprise Technology Leader and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from 2001 to 2007. He also served as an Instructor at Erie Business Center for a year from 2004 to 2005. His background includes a strong focus on disciplined problem-solving techniques and analytics to address complex business challenges.
Achievements in Cost Reduction and Process Optimization
Throughout his career, Nick Pflugh has demonstrated a proven track record in cost reduction and simplification. He has focused on optimizing processes to enhance profitability and ensure financial efficiency. His experience in managing operational budgets has contributed to effective resource allocation within the organizations he has worked for.