Sanmina Corporation, a leading integrated manufacturing solutions company, has announced the appointment of Michael J. Loparco to its Board of Directors, effective March 10, 2025. Loparco brings over 25 years of experience in building and growing highly technical and global manufacturing businesses, with his most recent role being CEO of Symbotic, an AI and software-driven warehouse robotics and automation company. Prior to this, he held various senior leadership positions at Jabil Inc., including CEO of the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment and CEO of Engineered Solutions Group. Loparco's extensive leadership experience and proven track record in global manufacturing, supply chain management, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise IT are expected to be a tremendous asset to Sanmina.
Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is known as a technology leader in the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market, providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the industrial, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive, communications networks, and cloud infrastructure markets. The company has strategically located facilities worldwide.
The addition of Michael J. Loparco to Sanmina's Board of Directors is expected to bring valuable perspectives as the company continues to position itself for future growth in the evolving manufacturing landscape. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 3.1% to a price of $75.63. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.