Faiyaz Syed Named New Chief Executive Officer at XLR8 EMS
XLR8 EMS, a leading provider of electronics manufacturing solutions, appointed Faiyaz Syed as Chief Executive Officer.
Faiyaz brings over two decades of leadership experience in global manufacturing, operations, and supply chain management. His impressive track record includes leading high-growth organizations across the U.S., Asia, and Central America, driving operational excellence, and fostering innovation in industries spanning medical and life sciences devices, semiconductor, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial electronics.
Prior to joining XLR8 EMS, Faiyaz served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Paramit Corporation, where he was instrumental in driving significant growth and operational scalability while building customer partnerships across multiple geographies, and as Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Tecan Corporation. His extensive background in developing world-class teams and scalable manufacturing systems positions XLR8 EMS for an exciting next chapter of growth and customer success.
Faiyaz holds a MS, Industrial Engineering from Western Michigan and a BE, Mechanical Engineering from University of Madras.
Executive Search Partnership: XLR8 EMS and American Pacific Group
Partner Brad Westveld is proud to partner with XLR8 EMS American Pacific Group on this Chief Executive Officer appointment.
XLR8 EMS is a trusted partner in electronic manufacturing, specializing in printed circuit board assemblies for a range of industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Recognized for its speed, precision, and rigorous quality standards, XLR8 EMS offers end-to-end solutions from initial design to full-scale production. With key certifications such as ITAR, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS 9100, the company ensures compliance with the highest industry requirements. For more information, visit www.xlr8ems.com or contact sales@xlr8ems.com.
American Pacific Group is a San Francisco Bay Area-based private equity firm with $1.2 billion of capital under management. Together, with management teams, American Pacific Group drives sustainable growth in its portfolio companies through the “Q Process,” a proprietary and tested approach to value creation. For more information, please visit www.americanpacificgroup.com.
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