Bâton Global announced that Kevin Kacere, former president and CEO of Insta-Pro International, has joined the consulting firm as an adviser, effective immediately. Kacere retired in April from Insta-Pro after 13 years with the Grimes-based manufacturer. He previously held leadership positions with Amana Appliances and Maytag Corp. Kacere will  leverage his experiences within the industry to serve Bâton Global’s manufacturing clients in the areas of strategic planning, workforce recruitment and retention, and leadership development. Kavi Chawla, partner at Bâton Global, said Kacere’s expertise uniquely equips him to advise clients. “We know all manufacturers are facing extreme workforce challenges including those surrounding retention, recruitment, and augmentation,” Chawla said. ”Kevin strengthens Bâton Global’s ability to deliver on solving strategic challenges and providing long-term workforce solutions to manufacturers utilizing data-driven tools and insights.”