Reading, Pa., USA - September 23, 2015, Reading, Pa., USA - EnerSys, a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of industrial batteries, announced that John D. Craig, CEO will be retiring as chief executive officer effective March 31, 2016.
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Mr. Craig joined the Company's predecessor in 1994 and was named Chairman, President and CEO in 2000 when he led the management buyout of the Company forming EnerSys. Mr. Craig will continue as non-executive chairman of the board of directors of EnerSys following his retirement.
David M. Shaffer has been named President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2016.
Mr. Shaffer will become a member of the board of directors of the Company on April 1, 2016.
Mr. Shaffer joined EnerSys in 2005 serving most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer since November 2014, prior to that he served as President of the Company's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) business and as President of Asia prior to that.
He has held positions with increasing responsibility in the battery industry since 1989.
Mr. Shaffer holds a Master in Business Administration degree from Marquette University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois.
Richard W. Zuidema, Executive Vice President of the Company, has announced his retirement as of December 31, 2015.
Mr. Zuidema joined the Company's predecessor in 1998 and was a member of the group who completed the 2000 management buyout. He has been a significant contributor to the success of the Company and to assure a smooth transition he intends to assume a consulting role with the Company effective January 1, 2016.
Todd M. Sechrist, President EMEA will assume the role of Executive Vice President effective January 1, 2016.
Mr. Sechrist joined EnerSys' predecessor company in 1993 and currently serves as President EMEA. Prior to that he served as President of the Company's Americas business. He has held several positions with increasing responsibilities with the Company.
Mr. Sechrist received his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from St. Joseph's University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Pennsylvania State University.
Holger P. Aschke, Vice President Reserve Power Sales and Marketing for EMEA, has been appointed President EMEA effective January 1, 2016 replacing Mr. Sechrist.
Mr. Aschke joined a predecessor company in 1996 and has held a wide range of operational and sales roles in the Company's EMEA business.
Also effective January 1, 2016, Michael J. Schmidtlein will be appointed Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer. ■