Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), a global leader in innovative power, measurement and control technologies, today announced the promotion of Neil D. Brinker to the position of President, effective May 20, 2020. Mr. Brinker will also continue to serve in his current role as Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Energy.
“Neil has been instrumental in transforming and enhancing the operations of the company during a period of strategic transformation and global challenges. He has demonstrated thought leadership and a thorough understanding of our business,” said Yuval Wasserman, Chief Executive Officer. “In his new role as President and COO, Neil will continue to drive operational excellence and financial performance across the entire organization as we integrate our Artesyn acquisition and look at the next step in our growth strategy.” Mr. Brinker will continue to report to Yuval Wasserman, Chief Executive Officer, in his capacity as President and Chief Operating Officer.
“I look forward to the expanded role of President and COO and delivering on our long-term growth strategy with a focus on continued improvements in operational execution and financial results,” said Neil Brinker.
Neil is an experienced global leader with a broad knowledge of industrial markets and a proven track record managing operations and delivering improved operating and financial results. Prior to joining Advanced Energy, Neil was a group president at IDEX Corporation where he was responsible for a broad array of engineered products and solutions for numerous industrial applications including measurement, control systems and software monitoring. Prior to IDEX, Neil was director of global operations at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Danaher company, responsible for manufacturing operations, strategic planning and M&A for several global locations. Neil holds a B.S.M.E. from Michigan State University, a Master of Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Eastern Michigan University.