Technology and OEM supplier Suzo-Happ announced that the company’s president and CEO, James Brendel, has been elevated to chairman of the company’s board, “to reflect the growth and diversification that the company has successfully achieved over the last few years.”
Brendel will relinquish his day-to-day responsibilities as President and CEO, allowing him to focus on the strategic direction of the company, according to a statement.
Matt Brown, Marcel Oelen and Ron Partridge will report directly to the board. Brown, who will continue as the company’s chief financial officer, will work directly with the company’s Asia Pacific and global bill-to-bill leaders. Oelen will continue as managing director responsible for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Partridge will continue as president of the Americas division, responsible for the company’s interests in both North and South America.
“Working to establish Suzo-Happ as a global technology solutions provider has been the greatest privilege of my career,” said Brendel. “This new role allows me to focus exclusively on the strategic leadership and direction of Suzo-Happ, while allowing the strong executive team that we have put into place to further the company’s operational capabilities. Our ability to provide outstanding solutions to our customers will only be enhanced with these changes.”
