Appointment underlines commitment to operational excellence as company expands its technology offering and industry reach
January 30 2025 – Harwin today announced the appointment of Jon Churchill as its new Operations Director.
Jon brings over 25 years of experience in similar operational management roles and has established and developed lean, high-performing supply chains across Asia, North America, and Europe. He has a strong track record for optimising manufacturing and operations to improve efficiency as organisations grow.
Prior to joining Harwin, Jon was General Manager and Head of Operations at Porvair Filtration Group and has held operational leadership positions at several companies. This includes the multinational organizations Xyratex and Seagate Technology, where he oversaw manufacturing, procurement, supply chain and field services, leading and developing a 1,500-strong team with operations spanning from Mexico and the US to Malaysia and Singapore.
William de Laszlo, Harwin co-Chairman said: “This appointment underlines our commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth. Indeed, it’s an understatement to say Jon is an exceptionally talented individual with extensive experience and a phenomenal track record.
“Recent months have seen considerable advances in the technology we’re able to offer and the reach that we have, and Jon’s expertise will prove critical in ensuring we continue to sustainably and rapidly scale our operations to meet demand and deliver the industry’s best interconnects with the best service at competitive prices. We’re delighted to have him on board.”
Jon is based in Hampshire. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Portsmouth.
About Harwin
Harwin is a manufacturer of high-reliability interconnects suitable for harsh environments and are able to withstand extreme vibration, shock and temperature. Datamate, Gecko and M300 product lines have a proven history in military, aerospace and other safety-critical markets. Other board level solutions include EMC Shielding products, which increase reliability, flexibility and cost savings through the process of automated placement. Industry standard connectors and PCB hardware are also available from Harwin for commercial applications.
For more information, visit www.harwin.com
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