Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) says the company has promoted Kenny Wilson to the role of chief executive officer (CEO) and member of the board of directors. He succeeds Mark Mondello who will remain the company’s executive chairman of the board.
Wilson steps up to CEO from his previous role as executive vice president and CEO of Jabil’s Green Point division in Asia; he also had responsibility for consumer packaging and corporate procurement. Wilson began his tenure at Jabil in 2000 as a business unit coordinator in Livingston, Scotland. Since then, he has held multiple leadership roles, including vice president of global business units, running businesses such as consumer electronics and telecommunications. Prior to Jabil, he spent eight years at Motorola where he served as operations manager in their Handset Division.
“There is no greater honor 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.”
“Our commitment to putting customers at the center 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,” concluded Wilson.
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