Appointments

Insight SiP has announced some changes in its management team to support the future growth of the business. Philippe Genin will take the role of General Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the business. Michel Beghin, who previously held this post, will now focus on the strategic development of the business in his role as Chairman of the board at Insight SiP.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced that Tomonori Morimura has been appointed as its new Chief Operating Officer with full responsibility for the business in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia. He commences his role from the beginning of April based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.

Trackwise is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Hudson as Chief Operating Officer. He will support CEO Philip Johnston in executing the company’s strategy and vision as Trackwise expands to serve customers in its key verticals: automotive, aerospace and medical.

Softil has announced the appointment of Akio Ogiso as Japan’s business development director. A graduate from the Science University of Tokyo, Ogiso has held several key management roles over the years with leading telecommunications companies.

As of April 1st, 2021, ROHM Semiconductor Europe has appointed Wolfram Harnack as the company's new President. The former President, Toshimitsu Suzuki, will lead the European Sales Division as General Manager from April 1st from the company's headquarters in Japan. Wolfram Harnack joined ROHM Semiconductor Europe GmbH as Managing Director in October 2020.

MicroCare LLC has announced the appointment of two new team members. Dr Kimberley Dilts has joined MicroCare as the Global Regulatory Manager and Dylan Griswold has joined as Senior Sourcing Analyst.

Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial, has announced the appointment of electronics connector veteran, Nicola Della Malva as country manager for Italy and South East Europe.

IAR Systems has announced that Kazuhisa Harabe has been appointed to Country Manager for IAR Systems Japan. Kiyofumi Uemura, who has served as Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and Country Manager for Japan since 2016, will continue to devote his efforts to business expansion as Director for the APAC region, which in addition to Japan also includes supporting the growing IAR Systems’ offices in Taiwan, China and Korea.

Vicor Corporation announced the appointment of James F. Schmidt as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1st, 2021. Schmidt will join the Vicor Board of Directors and serve as the company treasurer and secretary.

MicroCare has announced the appointment of a new Director of Manufacturing to oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing group. Brian Donnelly is an experienced production specialist, with a proven track record in the sector having spent his 20-year career across several manufacturing industries.