Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (NYSE: ST) has appointed John Mirshekari to its board of directors and to serve on the Growth & Innovation Committee and the Finance Committee, effective March 1, 2024.
Mr. Mirshekari, the founder and managing partner of M Partners Capital LLC, brings more than two decades of finance, investment, and strategic execution experience to Sensata’s board of directors. Prior to forming M Partners, he had an extensive career with Fidelity Investments, where he was a portfolio manager in the equity division.
Andrew Teich, Chairman of the Board of Sensata, expressed confidence in Mr. Mirshekari’s appointment, stating, "John brings decades of experience in business strategy, shareholder value creation and corporate governance, as well as an institutional investor." Teich added, "John’s financial acumen further augments our board's skills and expertise, and we are confident he will provide valuable perspectives as we continue to strengthen our financial position and prioritize our investments to capture the significant opportunities ahead of us. On behalf of our board, we welcome John, and I am confident that he will be a great addition to the Sensata team."
Sensata Technologies is a leading industrial technology company that develops sensors, sensor-based solutions, controllers and software, and other mission-critical products for the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace industries. With more than 21,000 employees and operations in 16 countries, Sensata’s solutions help to make products safer, cleaner, more efficient, electrified, and connected.
Following the announcement, the company's shares have moved -1.5%, and are now trading at a price of $33.19.
The company's full 8-K submission is available here.