Gentherm Announces Dr. Ken Washington as New Independent Director
October 02 2023 - 8:00AM
Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM), the global market leader of innovative
thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the
automotive industry and a leader in medical patient temperature
management systems, today announced that Dr. Ken Washington has
been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective
October 2, 2023.
Dr. Washington is the Senior Vice President, Chief
Technology and Innovation Officer of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a
global healthcare technology company that provides device-based
medical therapies and services. He was appointed to this position
in June 2023, and he leads innovation and the expansion of
technology platforms across Medtronic’s portfolio. Prior to joining
Medtronic, Dr. Washington served as the Vice President of Software
Engineering, Consumer Robotics for Amazon Lab126, a premier
innovation hub and subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN).
At Amazon Lab 126, Dr. Washington was responsible for all aspects
of the profitability of Amazon’s consumer robotics business unit.
Before Amazon Lab 126, he held varying positions at Ford Motor
Company (NYSE: F), including serving as Chief Technology Officer.
At Ford, he led the worldwide research organization, oversaw the
development and implementation of Ford’s technology strategy and
plans, oversaw the autonomous vehicle program, and played a key
role in Ford’s expansion into emerging mobility opportunities. Dr.
Washington worked at Lockheed Martin Corporation as Vice President
of the Advanced Technology Center and its first Chief Privacy
Officer. Dr. Washington also served for approximately 21 years in
various roles at Sandia National Laboratories, including as Chief
Information Officer.
Dr. Washington previously served as a member of the
Board of Directors of McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) from July
2019 to October 2021, including as a member of the Compliance and
Finance Committees, as well as numerous private company boards and
advisory boards of academic institutions.
“We are pleased to welcome Ken to Gentherm’s Board
of Directors,” said Ronald Hundzinski, Chair of the Board
of Gentherm. “Ken brings years of experience in technology,
research, and strategy across global automotive and medical
organizations that will be a valuable asset to Gentherm’s
Board.”
“Ken’s strong track record of leading technology
development and execution makes him an ideal Board member to help
drive innovation and strategy to strengthen shareholder value,”
said Phil Eyler, President and CEO of Gentherm. “I look
forward to his insight and counsel and am excited for him to join
as a new member of our Board of Directors.”
Dr. Washington earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and
doctorate degrees in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M
University.
Investor ContactYijing
Brentanoinvestors@gentherm.com248.308.1702
Media ContactMelissa
Fischermedia@gentherm.com248.289.9702
About GenthermGentherm (NASDAQ:
THRM) is the global market leader in innovative thermal management
and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry and
a leader in medical patient temperature management systems.
Automotive products include variable temperature Climate Control
Seats, heated automotive interior systems (including heated seats,
steering wheels, armrests, and other components), battery
performance solutions, cable systems, lumbar and massage comfort
solutions, valve system technologies, and other electronic devices.
Medical products include patient temperature management systems.
The Company is also developing a number of new technologies and
products that will help enable improvements to existing products
and to create new product applications for existing and new
markets. Gentherm has more than 14,000 employees in facilities in
the United States, Germany, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Japan,
Malta, Mexico, North Macedonia, South Korea, United Kingdom,
Ukraine, and Vietnam. For more information, go to
www.gentherm.com.
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