Topcon Positioning Systems Announces Leadership Transition: Ivan Di Federico To Succeed Ray O’connor As President and CEO
Aug 20, 2024•11 months ago
Position
Vice President
Company
Topcon Solutions Store
Description
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a leadership transition, with Ray O’Connor retiring in September 2025 and transitioning to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Ivan Di Federico, the current executive vice president and chief strategy officer, will succeed O’Connor as president and CEO on September 1, 2024. Additionally, Philip Thach will be promoted to executive vice president (EVP) chief operating officer, and EVP chief financial officer, effective the same date.
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89
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