Gentex Promotes Boehm to Chief Operations Officer

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Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) has promoted Neil Boehm from Chief Technology Officer to Chief Operations Officer, while maintaining his CTO role. This strategic move aims to better align the company's business operations with its innovation and product strategies. Boehm, who joined Gentex in 2001, has served in various leadership roles including Vice President of Engineering before becoming CTO in 2018.

The promotion reflects Gentex's focus on operational excellence alongside technology and innovation as the company pursues ambitious growth targets. Boehm's background includes significant experience in product development, engineering, and international customer relations, including previous work at Johnson Controls with an expatriate assignment in Japan.

Gentex is a technology company specializing in electro-optical products for automotive, aerospace, fire protection, and medical industries, with expanding capabilities in vision systems, sensing, AI development, biometrics, and home automation.

Positive

• Strategic alignment of operations with innovation through unified leadership
• Retention and promotion of experienced executive with 22+ years at company
• Expansion into growth markets including AI, biometrics, and home automation

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• None.

ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) today announced the promotion of Chief Technology Officer Neil Boehm to Chief Operations Officer, a move designed to help better align the company’s business operations with its innovation and product strategies.

Gentex is a technology company and long-time supplier of electro-optical products for the global automotive, aerospace, fire protection and medical industries. The company is best known for automotive electronics, but continues to grow its capabilities in vision systems, sensing, AI development, biometrics, home automation, and more.

“As an actively expanding technology company with ambitious growth targets, it’s critical that we treat operational excellence with the same focus as we do technology and innovation,” said Gentex President and CEO Steve Downing. “Neil is an exceptional leader and has a unique blend of technical skills, operational focus, and business acumen. This combination is necessary to guarantee that Gentex operates with a focus on technology adoption and deployment that supports our long-term growth plans and keeps us committed to the high quality levels our customers expect.”

Boehm joined Gentex in 2001 as a program manager and served in various roles with increased responsibilities in product development and engineering, including Vice President of Engineering. In 2018, he was promoted to Chief Technology Officer and has been central to the development of the company’s expanding product and technology portfolio. As part of his new role, Boehm will also continue to operate as CTO.

Boehm began his engineering career at Johnson Controls where he served as engineering manager. During his time there he developed vast experience with international customers, including an expatriate assignment in Japan. He is a native of Wisconsin and graduated summa cum laude from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a technology company that leverages its core competencies, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and ongoing research to create market-leading positions in a variety of verticals. You can view some of the Company’s latest technology at www.gentex.com.

Gentex Media Contact	Gentex Investor Relations Contact
Craig Piersma	Josh O’Berski
(616) 772-1590 x4316	(616) 931-3505
craig.piersma@gentex.com	josh.oberski@gentex.com

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FAQ

What is Neil Boehm's new role at Gentex (GNTX) as of January 2024?

Neil Boehm has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO) while maintaining his position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Gentex

What are Gentex's (GNTX) main business segments in 2024?

Gentex operates in automotive electronics, aerospace, fire protection, and medical industries, with expanding capabilities in vision systems, sensing, AI development, biometrics, and home automation.

When did Neil Boehm join Gentex (GNTX)?

Neil Boehm joined Gentex in 2001 as a program manager and has served in various roles including Vice President of Engineering before becoming CTO in 2018.

What is the strategic significance of Boehm's promotion at Gentex (GNTX)?

The promotion is designed to better align Gentex's business operations with its innovation and product strategies, supporting the company's ambitious growth targets while maintaining high quality standards.