Barnes Group shakes up C-suite; Hook named CEO, Dempsey tagged as executive vice chair
Thomas J. Hook is taking over as president and CEO of Barnes Group, succeeding Patrick J. Dempsey who has held the position for almost a decade. The Bristol-based manufacturer announced Tuesday that Hook, 59, is taking over for Dempsey effective July 14. Dempsey will transition to the newly-created position of executive vice chairman until he retires on Dec. 31.