Helios Technologies Streamlines Leadership in Electronics Segment
Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO) has announced a leadership restructuring in its Electronics Segment, appointing Billy Aldridge as Senior Vice President, Managing Director of the Electronics Segment. This change comes after the separation of Lee Wichlacz from the company.
The reorganization aims to enhance customer engagement, focus on new go-to-market strategy, and streamline operations to better achieve the company's 2025 objectives. Aldridge, who has been serving as Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Enovation Controls since May 2021, will now oversee all operations within the Electronics segment.
Aldridge's background includes roles at FW Murphy since 2008, where he grew the marine market and progressed through various leadership positions. He previously worked at MerCruiser/Mercury (Brunswick ), where he earned his Lean Six Sigma certification.
Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO) ha annunciato una ristrutturazione della leadership nel suo Segmento Elettronico, nominando Billy Aldridge come Vicepresidente Senior, Direttore Generale del Segmento Elettronico. Questo cambiamento arriva dopo la separazione di Lee Wichlacz dall'azienda.
La riorganizzazione mira a migliorare il coinvolgimento dei clienti, concentrarsi su una nuova strategia di mercato e semplificare le operazioni per raggiungere meglio gli obiettivi aziendali del 2025. Aldridge, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vicepresidente Senior, Direttore Generale di Enovation Controls da maggio 2021, supervisionerà ora tutte le operazioni all'interno del segmento Elettronico.
Il background di Aldridge include ruoli presso FW Murphy dal 2008, dove ha sviluppato il mercato marino e progredito attraverso varie posizioni di leadership. In precedenza ha lavorato presso MerCruiser/Mercury (Brunswick), dove ha ottenuto la certificazione Lean Six Sigma.
Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO) ha anunciado una reestructuración del liderazgo en su Segmento Electrónico, nombrando a Billy Aldridge como Vicepresidente Senior, Director General del Segmento Electrónico. Este cambio se produce tras la separación de Lee Wichlacz de la empresa.
La reorganización tiene como objetivo mejorar la interacción con los clientes, enfocarse en una nueva estrategia de mercado y optimizar las operaciones para lograr mejor los objetivos de la empresa para 2025. Aldridge, quien ha sido Vicepresidente Senior, Director General de Enovation Controls desde mayo de 2021, ahora supervisará todas las operaciones dentro del segmento Electrónico.
La trayectoria de Aldridge incluye roles en FW Murphy desde 2008, donde desarrolló el mercado marino y avanzó en varias posiciones de liderazgo. Anteriormente trabajó en MerCruiser/Mercury (Brunswick), donde obtuvo su certificación Lean Six Sigma.
Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO)는 전자 부문의 리더십 구조 조정을 발표하고 Billy Aldridge를 전자 부문의 수석 부사장 겸 전무이사로 임명했습니다. 이 변화는 Lee Wichlacz가 회사에서 분리된 후에 이루어졌습니다.
이번 재편성은 고객 참여를 강화하고 새로운 시장 진출 전략에 집중하며, 2025년 목표를 더 잘 달성하기 위해 운영을 간소화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. Aldridge는 2021년 5월부터 Enovation Controls의 수석 부사장, 전무이사로 재직해 왔으며, 이제 전자 부문 내 모든 운영을 감독하게 됩니다.
Aldridge의 경력은 2008년부터 FW Murphy에서 역할을 포함하며, 그곳에서 해양 시장을 성장시키고 여러 리더십 직책을 거쳤습니다. 그는 이전에 MerCruiser/Mercury (Brunswick)에서 근무하며 Lean Six Sigma 인증을 취득했습니다.
Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO) a annoncé une restructuration de la direction de son segment électronique, nommant Billy Aldridge au poste de vice-président senior, directeur général du segment électronique. Ce changement intervient après la séparation de Lee Wichlacz de l'entreprise.
La réorganisation vise à améliorer l'engagement des clients, à se concentrer sur une nouvelle stratégie de mise sur le marché et à rationaliser les opérations pour mieux atteindre les objectifs de l'entreprise pour 2025. Aldridge, qui a été vice-président senior, directeur général d'Enovation Controls depuis mai 2021, supervisera désormais toutes les opérations au sein du segment électronique.
Le parcours d'Aldridge comprend des rôles chez FW Murphy depuis 2008, où il a développé le marché maritime et a progressé à travers divers postes de direction. Auparavant, il a travaillé chez MerCruiser/Mercury (Brunswick), où il a obtenu sa certification Lean Six Sigma.
Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO) hat eine Umstrukturierung der Führungskräfte in seinem Elektroniksegment angekündigt und Billy Aldridge zum Senior Vice President, Geschäftsführer des Elektroniksegments ernannt. Diese Änderung erfolgt nach der Trennung von Lee Wichlacz vom Unternehmen.
Die Reorganisation zielt darauf ab, die Kundenbindung zu verbessern, sich auf eine neue Markteintrittsstrategie zu konzentrieren und die Abläufe zu optimieren, um die Unternehmensziele für 2025 besser zu erreichen. Aldridge, der seit Mai 2021 als Senior Vice President, Geschäftsführer von Enovation Controls tätig ist, wird nun alle Abläufe im Elektroniksegment überwachen.
Aldridge bringt Erfahrungen aus seiner Tätigkeit bei FW Murphy seit 2008 mit, wo er den maritimen Markt ausbaute und verschiedene Führungspositionen durchlief. Zuvor arbeitete er bei MerCruiser/Mercury (Brunswick), wo er seine Lean Six Sigma-Zertifizierung erwarb.
- Strategic restructuring to improve operational efficiency
- Appointment of experienced internal leader with proven track record
- Enhanced focus on customer engagement and market strategy
- Unexpected departure of previous Electronics Segment leader
- Potential short-term disruption during leadership transition

Helios Technologies, Electronics Segment names Billy Aldridge as Senior Vice President, Managing Director
“We believe the realignment within our Electronics Segment will enhance customer engagement, sharpen the focus on our new go-to-market strategy and streamline day-to-day operations. As a result, the Electronics Segment is well positioned to drive our strategic initiatives and intensify attention on our 2025 objectives,” said Sean Bagan, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Helios. “Billy has demonstrated strong leadership, deep customer relationships, and excellent operational knowledge. I have great confidence in his ability to take the Electronics Segment to the next level.”
Mr. Aldridge has served as the Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Enovation Controls since May 3, 2021, and will now have responsibility for the complete group of operations that comprise the Electronics segment. He joined FW Murphy, a division of Enovation Controls, in 2008 as the OEM Sales Manager where he grew the marine market prior to stepping into a Director position in 2015 and then in 2018 moving to the Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Aldridge joined MerCruiser/Mercury, part of the Brunswick Corporation in 2000, where he earned his Lean Six Sigma and worked in many different functional areas including Supply Chain, Program Management & OEM Sales. He has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Oklahoma State University.
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