SYCAMORE, ILL. – IDEAL Industries, Inc., a global leader in electrical, power management, and industrial charging solutions, has appointed John Hewitt to its Board of Directors. John brings over 30 years of experience in the technology and industrial sectors, making him a valuable addition to the leadership team. John has a track record of consistently delivering strong growth and profitability while building world-class teams and high-performance cultures.
John Hewitt is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Robertshaw Controls Company, where he leads a global workforce of approximately 6,000 skilled individuals. His extensive career includes roles such as President of the Americas region at Vertiv, Vice President and Managing Director at Aptiv, and Senior Vice President and General Manager at TE Connectivity.
John joins Board Chairman Meghan Juday, IDEAL Industries, Inc. CEO Steve Henn, and Directors Janet Zelenka and Chris Baldwin on the IDEAL Board of Directors.
Chairman of the Board, Meghan Juday noted, "Appointing John to our Board will significantly contribute to advancing IDEAL Industries, Inc.'s strategic plans. He possesses extensive and proven expertise in enhancing product development velocity, managing global acquisitions, promoting organic growth, optimizing market strategies, and has deep experience in industries similar to ours."
On his appointment, John stated, “I look forward to bringing my closely aligned industry experience and focus on high performing cultures to the IDEAL Board. I believe in this company’s mission and look ahead to working with the other Directors to advise on the company’s strategic trajectory.”
Notable Career Highlights
At Vertiv, John oversaw a business of over $2.3 billion and managed a team of 11,000 employees. He was instrumental in three acquisitions worth $2.5 billion and transformed the go to market strategy and product management process leading to significant incremental growth.
While at Aptiv, he led the Americas Connection Systems region, the most profitable division in the company and helped develop inorganic strategies to add to the global revenue of the company.
During his tenure at TE Connectivity, he led the Data and Devices business, generating 10% organic growth in a market growing at 3-5%. He also played a pivotal role in developing the Electric Vehicles business unit, transforming it into one of the leading suppliers of connectivity solutions to the global e-Mobility market.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Arizona State University. He currently serves on the board of Robertshaw Controls and Accelsius Holdings LLC, which develops solutions to remove thermal constraints in data centers.
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About IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is a global, diversified family-owned business designing and manufacturing superior products for the electrical, power management and industrial charging industries. The 108-year-old company was founded in 1916 on the premise of forging ideal relationships with customers, employees, partners, and communities. The company has consistently grown and expanded under five generations of family ownership. For more information, visit www.idealindustries.com.