In a series of leadership moves across the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, several key companies have announced new executive appointments aimed at strengthening commercial strategy, operational excellence, and financial leadership amid growing market demands.

AdvancedPCB Names Gary Stoffer as Chief Commercial Officer

In April, AdvancedPCB appointed Gary Stoffer as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), where he will oversee global sales, marketing, and commercial strategies. With over two decades of leadership experience in Medtech, Aerospace & Defense, and Semiconductors, Stoffer previously held executive roles at Bal Seal Engineering and Dover Corporation. CEO Greg Halvorson praised his appointment as “a powerful asset” as the company scales its operations. Stoffer is a graduate of USC and a certified instructor in the Wilson Learning Consultative Sales Process.

Tom Caldwell Joins AdvancedPCB as CFO

Also at AdvancedPCB, Tom Caldwell was named Chief Financial Officer. Caldwell brings over 30 years of financial leadership, including two successful IPOs and over $1 billion raised in capital. A former CFO of Summit Interconnect and Streamline Circuits, he is well-versed in PCB industry finance. Caldwell holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and is a CFA charterholder. His appointment reinforces AdvancedPCB's commitment to operational and financial excellence.

Pho-Tronics Appoints Ankit B. Goti as General Manager

Pho-Tronics has appointed Ankit B. Goti as its new General Manager. Goti brings over ten years of PCB manufacturing and quality management experience, previously serving in a senior role at SMG Global Circuits. A graduate in Electrical Engineering, he has led ISO 9001:2015 implementations and IPC standard adoptions. His leadership aims to bolster Pho-Tronics' position in high-reliability sectors such as aerospace and defense.

Ventec International Group Welcomes Chris Mundy as Commercial Director for EMEA & Americas

In March, Ventec International Group announced Chris Mundy as its new Commercial Director for EMEA & Americas. With over 15 years in the PCB industry across production, sales, and marketing, Mundy will lead the expansion of Ventec's product offerings and strengthen global customer relationships. Mark Goodwin, COO, emphasized that Mundy's appointment supports the company's strategy to provide comprehensive PCB solutions across markets.

These executive moves reflect a broader industry trend: investing in seasoned leadership to navigate complex market demands and technological evolution across the PCB supply chain.