Manufacturing Executives On the Move

Christophe de Maistre

Job From: Schneider Electric, President of Zone DACH and CEO for Germany

Job To : Schneider Electric, Segment President for Energies and Chemicals 

“Energy and chemicals are standing at the forefront of the energy transition as we move towards net zero.”

Christophe de Maistre has been with Schneider for 7 years, previously CEO for the company’s Germany business and President for its Germany, Austria and Switzerland operations. He spearheaded the company’s acquisition of Larsen & Toubro’s Electrical & Automation business in India and his leadership transformed this regional market leader into Schneider Electric’s third-largest worldwide group organisation in terms of sales, manufacturing, and R&D.

Before this, Christophe worked for Siemens for over 25 years, becoming CEO & President of its operations in France. He also managed several Automation and Drives businesses in China, including Vice President for Siemens Building Technology in North-East Asia. 

Leslie Sequeira

Job From: Patrick Industries, Chief Information Officer

Job To: Avient Corporation, Chief Information Officer

Leslie is bringing nearly 25 years of experience in IT to materials company Avient Corporation to drive digital transformations and leverage advanced technologies. In his previous role at Toyota Material Handling North America, he spearheaded strategic initiatives using data, automation and AI to enhance operations. 

Praveen Balgobind

Job From : Tiger Brands, Manufacturing Operations Support Director

Job To: Tiger Brands, Chief Manufacturing Officer

Praveen Balgobind has been promoted to Tiger Brands Chief Manufacturing Officer after joining as Manufacturing Operations Support Director in 2022.

With over twenty years of experience in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards and managing global supply chains, Praveen will devise and implement the manufacturing strategy of Tiger Brands. 

Craig Blue

Job From (include company name): ORNL, Defense Manufacturing Programs Director

Job To (include company name):ORNL, Chief Manufacturing Officer 

Craig blue is assuming additional responsibilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). 

In addition to being its Defense Manufacturing Programs Director he will also serve as Chief Manufacturing Officer, growing ORNL’s manufacturing portfolio and coordinating lab capabilities. A fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Craig has extensive manufacturing expertise. 

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