Jabil taps Scottish exec for CEO
Global contract manufacturer Jabil has appointed Scottish executive Kenny Wilson as chief executive officer (CEO).
Wilson originally joined Jabil in 2000 in Livingston, Scotland, as a business unit coordinator at the plant that has since closed. He joined after eight years at Motorola where he served as operations manager in their Handset Division and has an MBA from Edinburgh Business School.
He succeeds Mark Mondello who will remain with the company as Executive Chairman of the Board. Wilson was also appointed to the Board of Directors.
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“There is no greater honour than having the opportunity to continue to shape the Jabil story as its new CEO, to be a protector of this unique culture, and to provide future generations the privilege of experiencing what we all have in our careers at this company,” said Wilson. “As we continue our growth, we will continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers, shareholders, employees, and communities.”
“I couldn’t be more pleased with our selection of Kenny Wilson as Jabil’s next CEO,” said Mondello. “His work ethic, approach, experience, and commitment to servant leadership position him perfectly to lead our team and underpin the wonderful working relationship we have. Kenny has earned this promotion and I look forward to working side-by-side with him, from my position as Executive Chairman, as he embraces his new role.”
“Our commitment to putting customers at the centre of everything we do has been a fundamental part of our DNA from day one. Our unique culture empowers and enables our people to deliver exceptional results, and our focus on increasing margins, and delivering sustainable free cash flow ensures we continue to provide value to our customers and shareholders. With robust growth in key areas of our business, we are excited about the tremendous opportunities ahead for Jabil,” added Wilson.
Jabil has over 250,000 employees across 100 locations in 30 countries and is a major designer and supplier of electronic equipment in consumer and telecommunications.
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