BALTIMORE, MD – Zentech Manufacturing’s Board of Directors has appointed Michael D. Buseman as the company's new president and CEO. Buseman will be succeeding current President and CEO Steve Pudles, who will remain with the company as an advisor and board member.

Buseman's official start date will be Monday, April 10.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Zentech and to join an outstanding leadership team and talented organization of professionals," Buseman said. "These are extraordinary times for US manufacturing, and I am excited about our next stage of growth. Together with the team, we will continue to partner with our customers as a trusted source to deliver their mission critical manufacturing solutions. There are many opportunities ahead and we will double-down to drive even higher performance for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders."

Buseman has more than 30 years of experience in electronics contract manufacturing, component distribution, and the technology sector. Most recently, he served as chief operations officer of Benchmark Electronics. Through a focus on operational excellence and deep customer relationships, he was responsible for delivering manufacturing and supply chain solutions to customers within a worldwide network and team of more than 20 locations. He also serves as chair of the Arizona Manufacturing Council as part of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as a member of the President’s STEM Advisory Board at Grand Canyon University.

Prior to joining Benchmark in 2017, he served for four years as chief global logistics and operations officer of Avnet Corporation, and preceding Avnet, he was EVP, global operations of Plexus, and held a variety of executive leadership roles at Celestica/Manufacturers Services and Sperry/Unisys. Buseman holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University.

"We spent a long-time considering candidates for this role and we are thrilled to find someone of Mike’s caliber," Pudles said. "His experience in contract manufacturing, OEMs, and component distribution will have a positive impact on both our company and our customers."

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