San Jose, CA * March 12, 2025. Sanmina Corporation (NASDAQ: SANM) has announced the appointment of Michael J. Loparco to the Company's Board of Directors, effective March 10, 2025. Mr. Loparco brings with him over 25 years of experience in building and growing highly technical and global manufacturing businesses, having most recently served as CEO of Symbotic, an AI and software-driven warehouse robotics and automation company.
Before joining Sanmina, Mr. Loparco spent more than two decades at Jabil Inc., where he held various senior leadership positions, including CEO of the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment and CEO of Engineered Solutions Group. He has an extensive background in driving growth, innovation, digital transformation, and operational efficiencies, and has been responsible for establishing technology roadmaps and transforming complex supply chains.
In addition to his new role at Sanmina, Mr. Loparco currently serves on the boards of directors of iRobot, Illumus, and E2IP Technologies, and is a strategic advisor to Awz Ventures. He holds a JD with honors from Stetson University College of Law and a BA in International Business from Eckerd College and is a licensed attorney and an active member of the Florida Bar.
Jure Sola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sanmina Corporation, expressed his pleasure at having Michael join Sanmina's Board, highlighting his extensive leadership experience and proven track record in global manufacturing, supply chain management, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise IT as assets that will be valuable to the company as they continue to position for future growth.
Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. The company provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the industrial, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive, communications networks, and cloud infrastructure markets. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.
For more information about Sanmina Corporation, please visit www.sanmina.com. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 3.1% to a price of $75.63. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.
