Leadership Team

Richard Shaieb

President and Chief Executive Officer

Richard Shaieb began his career at Whitlam Label in 1975 as a press operator, two years after his father purchased the company. Through self tutelage, Richard came to understand the inner workings of a press and the entire production process. One major factor in his achievements was his creative ability to continually challenge the status quo, by developing unique improvements to the manufacturing equipment. Through this experience, he was encouraged to continue his education in mechanical and electrical engineering, becoming the Vice President of Operations in 1985, and ultimately taking on his current position of president and CEO in 2000.

Alex Elezaj

Vice President – Sales and Marketing

Alex Elezaj joined Whitlam Label Company in July, 2008 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, responsible for leading all new business development and global account activities within Whitlam. Prior to joining our team, Alex served the past 8 years in various sales, finance, and operational positions at Takata Corporation, a worldwide leader of transportation safety and interior systems. Alex holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management from Walsh College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Michigan State University.

Jim Shaieb

Vice President – Operations

Jim Shaieb joined Whitlam Label Company in 1982. Prior to working at Whitlam, Jim worked as an engineer for 7 years at Ford Motor Company. Jim originally began his career teaching physics and chemistry at the high school level. Over the past 27 years, Jim has held various leadership positions within the organization. With his strong passion for manufacturing and high expectation for customer satisfaction, Jim took on his current role of Vice President of Operations in 2008. Jim holds a Bachelor degree in Chemistry and a Master of Science degree in Education from Wayne State University.

Don Clifford

Vice President – Finance and Information Technology

Don Clifford joined Whitlam Label Company in 1984 as a programmer in our information systems department. Over the past 25 years, Don has been instrumental in our organizations success, holding various leadership positions in our IT, Finance, and Manufacturing Operations. In 2005, Don was promoted to his current role of Vice President of Information Technology and Finance.