Business Leaders: Our Executive Team and Board of Directors

Terrence R. Curtin is Chief Executive Officer of TE Connectivity, a $14 billion global industrial technology leader in connectivity and sensor solutions that enable a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Each day, more than 8,000 TE engineers across the globe collaborate with customers to solve their toughest problems and turn ideas into innovations that move the world forward – from autonomous vehicles, next generation aircraft, and smart factories to advanced medical devices and connected homes.

Terrence is focused on enhancing the experience for TE’s customers, optimizing the company’s operations, removing obstacles to unleash the potential of TE employees, and cultivating a diverse work environment where global collaboration and innovation thrive. Through this approach, he believes TE will continue to be a partner of choice for customers looking to address their most critical challenges in the harshest of environments.

A global-minded leader, Terrence’s advocacy for free trade and technology, and his appreciation of a broad spectrum of ideas and cultures, stems from his years of previous experience at TE and Arthur Andersen.

Prior to assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer of the company in March 2017, Terrence served as TE’s President, where he was responsible for all of the company’s connectivity and sensor businesses, as well as mergers and acquisition activities. In March 2016, he was elected to the Board of Directors.

Terrence also previously led TE’s Industrial Solutions segment, which includes the company’s Energy, Industrial, Aerospace, Defense and Marine, and Medical business units.

Prior to his role as leader of Industrial Solutions, Terrence served as TE’s Chief Financial Officer, and as the company’s Corporate Controller. Before joining TE Connectivity, Terrence was employed by Arthur Andersen LLP.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), a leading organization in building commercial relations with China.

Terrence is a Director of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Albright College.

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Claudia Anderson is Vice President and Chief Continuous Improvement Officer for TE Connectivity. In this role, she leads enterprise-wide TEOA and quality activities, as well as operations strategy, working to accelerate systemic process improvements that will enable TE to consistently exceed customer expectations.

Prior to her current role, she led the operations organization for the TE Automotive business in the Americas region and served as Vice President of Quality for TE’s Transportation Solutions segment. Before joining TE, Claudia held a variety of positions in product engineering, manufacturing and quality at Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation.

She serves on the Board of North Carolina FIRST Robotics, a not-for-profit organization that is devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math.

Claudia holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Detroit-Mercy.

Teresa Dickerson has served as Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for TE Connectivity since January 2023. In this role, Teresa leads the long-term strategic planning and near-term business initiatives for procurement and logistics functions. She is responsible for strategy execution, as well as securing the appropriate supplier partnerships to optimize performance across procured products and services. She is currently based in Singapore.

Most recently Teresa served as Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for TE Connectivity where she led the procurement of both Direct and Indirect material. Prior to joining TE, Teresa served as VP Procurement at Stanley Black & Decker where she held leadership positions overseeing Global Commodities, Transportation, and Procurement centers of Excellence. Teresa began her career with Delphi (now Aptiv) where she spent 16 years operating in a variety of roles including Finance, Manufacturing, and Procurement.  

Teresa joins the Board of Directors for the TE Foundation in January 2023. She is passionate about supporting organizations which empower their communities and strive to improve diversity and inclusion. She served in executive sponsorship positions for African Heritage employee resource groups in her last two companies.

Teresa earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management in Cleveland, Ohio, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Science from Kent State University.

Jennifer Diener is the Senior Vice President and General Manager for TE Connectivity’s Channel Business Unit, where sales represent approximately 20% of TE’s overall revenue. In this role, Jennifer is focused on growing TE’s revenue, market share and customer reach by strengthening relationships and accelerating strategic customer growth with TE’s global distributor network.

Prior to joining TE, Jennifer was Group President of Residential Water Treatment for Pentair, where she was responsible for commercial excellence, product development and operations. Prior to Pentair, Jennifer worked for Kohler Co., where she held multiple leadership roles with increasing responsibility in product management, marketing, cross-functional product development, and general management.  

Jennifer joins the board of directors for the TE Foundation in January 2023, She is passionate in her support for community organizations which promote healthy families, mental health, and access to the arts.

Jennifer earned her MBA from Marquette University and her undergraduate degree in English and Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. 

Joel Dubs serves as Senior Vice President of Operations for TE Connectivity and leads Operations for the Transportation Solutions segment.

As Senior Vice President of Operations, Joel is responsible for all aspects of the company’s corporate global operations including procurement, logistics, manufacturing engineering and innovation, environmental, health and safety, facilities services, and the company-wide lean initiative. He also oversees TE’s commitment to environmental sustainability, focusing on waste, water usage, and GHG emission reduction. Joel previously served as Vice President of Operations for the company’s Global Automotive business.

Joel joined the company in 1983 and has served in a wide variety of engineering, manufacturing and operations assignments, including nearly 10 years as a plant manager and regional and global operations assignments of increasing responsibility over the last 20 years.

Joel holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Joe Eckroth joined TE Connectivity in 2013 and serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this role, he is responsible for leading the TE Information Systems (TEIS) team, setting the enterprise-wide Information Systems strategic direction, and ensuring TEIS implements key information systems initiatives that support TE’s goals.

Prior to joining TE, Joe was with Hertz Holdings and Hertz since 2007, and most recently held the position of Executive Vice President, Global Customer Care and Chief Information Officer. In this role, he also provided oversight to the Corporate Project Management Office, Revenue Management function and Navigations Solutions business, which is the exclusive provider of the Hertz Neverlost units and related services.

Prior to joining Hertz Holdings and Hertz, Joe served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of New Century Financial Corporation. Previously, Joe served as the Chief Information Officer for Mattel, Inc. and two of General Electric’s business units, GE Medical Systems and GE Industrial Systems.

From 2003 to 2006, Joe served on the board of directors of VWR International, a global laboratory supply and distribution company, where he also served on the Compensation and Finance Committees. From 2000 to 2006, he also served on the board of directors of the Orangewood Children’s Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing life-changing prevention and intervention programs for abused and neglected children and young adults in Orange County, California.

Joe earned his MBA from Pepperdine University School of Business and Management and his Bachelor’s degree from the University of La Verne in La Verne, California.

Jackie Helfrich serves as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for TE Connectivity’s Industrial Solutions segment, where she is responsible for the strategic direction of global marketing, customer experience, and commercial innovation across the Aerospace, Defense and Marine; Energy; Industrial; and Medical businesses.

Jackie returned to TE in 2022 from Xylem, a $7B water technology leader. There, she spent seven years as a marketing executive leading transformation in marketing, strategy, product management, and communications for their Dewatering business, serving the construction rental market. She also led marketing and business development for their Industrial Americas segment, serving the Mining and Oil and Gas markets. Most recently, she served as Xylem’s Vice President of Marketing, where she led brand vision, strategic commercialization, and the activation of Xylem Vue, the company’s digital software and services platform.

Before Xylem, Jackie was with TE for nearly 20 years in progressive, growth-focused leadership roles in marketing, channel management, and strategy. During her tenure, she has worked within the businesses and on corporate teams, including three years in China where she built TE’s local brand reputation and marketing capabilities.

Jackie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Hartford.

John S. Jenkins Jr. is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel of TE Connectivity. John is responsible for the company’s global legal, compliance, corporate governance, government affairs, intellectual property, security and risk management, and corporate social responsibility activities. He is also responsible for bringing TE’s industry-leading connectivity solutions, engineering, and operations expertise to the emerging markets with focus on India, China, and South America. He joined TE Connectivity in October 2012.

Prior to joining TE Connectivity, John was with Tyco International for ten years and was the Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and International General Counsel. John was responsible for the Board of Directors activities, securities and capital markets transactions and reporting, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation, global procurement, real estate, and tax planning. Prior to 2003, John worked as a litigator with McGuireWoods, LLP.

John began his career in 1987 as an Officer in the United States Navy, and served as a judge advocate both as Military Prosecutor and Senior Defense Counsel, and finally as Legislative Counsel to the Secretary of the Navy.

John earned his law degree from George Washington University with high honors and his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.

Arvind Kaushal assumed the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer in November 2018. Arvind is responsible for leading the enterprise strategy team and shaping TE’s strategy to take advantage of market shifts and create superior shareholder value. He leads the strategic planning process and works closely with the organization to drive alignment and focus on TE’s strategic priorities.

From 2014 to 2018, Arvind was Vice President and Global Head of Strategy at Johnson Controls’ Power Solutions division. In that role, he was responsible for leading a team of professionals to address major strategic opportunities and support strategy execution to grow revenue and improve margins.

Prior to Johnson Controls, Arvind was a Partner with Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company) and led the firm’s manufacturing team in North America. Arvind took on progressively senior positions with the firm over his 15-year tenure. He advised senior executives to build capabilities required for driving growth and creating competitive advantage. Arvind led several growth strategy and operational transformation projects in industrial and automotive industries, with a focus on North America, Europe, China, and India.

Arvind has an MBA (PGDCM) from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India. At IIM Calcutta, Arvind was awarded Gold medal and was placed on Institute’s Honor Roll for academic excellence. Arvind received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (formerly UoR), India.

Ralf Klädtke is Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for TE Transportation Solutions. Appointed to the role in April 2021, Ralf has an extraordinary background of accomplishment and success, including over 25 years of technology and leadership experience with global technology companies.

As technical leader of the Transportation Solutions segment, which includes the Automotive, Industrial & Commercial Transportation, Sensors and Application Tooling business units, Ralf is responsible for providing thought leadership and guidance around the future innovation, growth plans and portfolio investments for the organization, as well as in guiding the segment’s technology roadmap. In addition, he partners with the Chief Technology Officers within each of the Transportation Solutions’ business units to build and develop high performing teams and to ensure that the engineering organization is able to capitalize on future growth opportunities.

Ralf was previously Co-CEO and CTO of ZKW Group, a leading provider of lighting systems and electronics for the automotive industry. Prior to ZKW, he served as Executive Board member, Mobile Transportation Technology, for Schaltbau Holding AG; President and CEO, for Airbus DS Optronics GmbH and Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH; and Vice President, Reusable Launcher / Security & Defense Germany, for EADS SPACE (now Airbus Defence and Space).

Ralf is a former captain in the German Air Force and also held Director roles with the German Space Agency (DARA/DLR) and MAN Technologie where he was the European Program Manager of the X-38 / Crew Return Vehicle. Ralf holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Bundeswehr in Munich, Germany.

Shad Kroeger is President of the Industrial Solutions segment of TE Connectivity. This segment is comprised of the company’s Aerospace, Defense, Oil and Gas, Industrial, Medical, Energy and Channel businesses. Shad is responsible for all aspects of the segment’s strategy, growth, operations and performance.

Prior to his current role, Shad served as President of TE’s Communications Solutions segment from 2017-2020.

Since joining TE in 1995, Shad has held leadership positions in general management, strategy, product management, sales, and engineering. His roles have spanned the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. 

Shad holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University.

Steven Merkt is President, Transportation Solutions for TE Connectivity.

As leader of the Transportation Solutions segment – one of the world’s largest suppliers of connectivity and sensor solutions to the automotive and commercial vehicle marketplaces – Steven is responsible for all aspects of sales, development, and operations for the segment worldwide.  

Steven joined TE in 1989 and has held leadership positions in general management, operations, engineering, marketing, supply chain, and new product launches. He was appointed to his current position in August 2012, after serving as President of TE’s Automotive business.

Prior to joining TE, Steven worked as a Flight Test Engineer for the F.A.A. and a computer consultant for Rutgers University. Steven is a member of the board of directors for the Isonoma Foundation.

Steven holds a Master of Business Administration from the Smeal School of Business at Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, U.S., and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University, New Jersey, U.S. 

Heath Mitts is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TE Connectivity. Heath is responsible for developing and implementing the financial strategy for the company. As CFO, he creates the financial infrastructure necessary to drive the Company’s financial direction, vision, and compliance initiatives. In March 2021, he was elected to the Board of Directors.

Heath joined TE Connectivity in September 2016. Previously, Heath served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IDEX Corporation since March 2011 and served as Vice President of Corporate Finance from September 2005 to February 2011. Prior to joining IDEX, Heath worked for PerkinElmer from 2001 to 2005 as Chief Financial Officer of PerkinElmer Asia, based in Singapore.

Prior to PerkinElmer, he worked at Honeywell International (formerly Allied Signal) from 1996 to 2001 in a variety of senior financial leadership positions, including the Finance leader of Honeywell’s aerospace avionics business. He has been a Director at Columbus McKinnon Corporation since May 2015.

Heath holds Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Political Science from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Pennsylvania State University.

Jeanne Quirk is the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions and a member of TE’s executive committee. She brings extensive experience in leading the development of organic and inorganic strategies and the execution of successful mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. She is committed to driving growth and delivering value through strategic M&A and partnerships and she is dedicated to ensuring TE remains the acquiror of choice in the industry.

With Jeanne’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, she serves as the executive sponsor for TE’s 2,500+ member women’s resource group WIN. She believes that diversity is not only the right thing to do, but also a critical driver of innovation, creativity & business success and pushes TE to be a leader in this area.

Prior to joining TE in 2000, Jeanne spent 10 years at PwC where she assisted a broad range of strategic buyers and financial sponsors with their acquisitions.

Jeanne has served as a Director of Axcelis since February 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University.

Malavika Sagar is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for TE Connectivity and a member of the company’s executive management team. In this role, she leads a global team of human resources professionals who drive the company’s talent strategy through a focus on recognizing and rewarding performance, creating opportunities for employee development and growth, being an inclusive workplace, and supporting employees’ wellness.

Malavika is an experienced global executive that is astute at high performance coaching, building succession readiness and leading cultural transformations. She is focused on developing the next generation of leadership talent and is passionate about inclusion & diversity, and the progress of underrepresented minorities.

Malavika joined TE Connectivity in 2012 and has held various global roles including Vice President Human Resources for TE’s Transportation Solutions Segment and senior HR roles in Global Automotive, Industrial Commercial Transportation and
Application Tooling businesses. She has also held Center of Excellence roles that supported TE’s 80,000+ employees where she was responsible globally for performance management, succession planning, career development, and workforce planning. 

Prior to joining TE, Malavika worked at Avaya for 8 years, where she served in various international human resource assignments focused on business partnership and HR operations.

Malavika holds a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing and master’s degree in Human Resource Management, both from Rutgers University.

Aaron Stucki is the President of TE Connectivity’s Communications Solutions Segment. The segment is comprised of the company’s Data and Devices and Appliances business units. Aaron is responsible for all aspects of the segment’s strategy, sales, development, and operations globally.

Since joining TE in 2011, Aaron has held several leadership positions including CFO for Consumer Solutions segment, Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Consumer Devices and SubCom business units, and most recently the Industrial and Commercial Transportation business.

Prior to TE, Aaron held several management positions with General Electric, including CFO for Appliances and Lighting Latin America, CFO for high voltage Relays, and Finance Director for EMEA Supply Chain.

Aaron holds a bachelor’s in Economics and International Relations from Brigham Young University, Utah. He also attended the Vienna’s University of Economics, Austria.

Thomas J. Lynch has served on the TE Connectivity board of directors since its inception in June 2007, serving as its chairman since January 2013, as Non-Executive Chairman of TE Connectivity since March 2018, and as chief executive officer from January 2006 to March 2017.

From September 2004 to January 2006, Mr. Lynch was at Tyco International (Tyco) as the president of Tyco Engineered Products & Services, a global manufacturer of industrial valves and controls. He was promoted to chief executive officer of Tyco Electronics, now TE Connectivity, in January 2006, and grew the company into a $12 billion global technology leader.

Mr. Lynch joined Tyco from Motorola, where he served as executive vice president of Motorola, and president and chief executive officer of Motorola’s Personal Communications sector, a leading supplier of cellular handsets. Prior to this role, he served as president of the Integrated Electronics Systems sector, of which automotive was the largest market segment.

Prior to Motorola, Mr. Lynch was senior vice president and general manager of the Satellite and Broadcast Network Systems segment for General Instrument Corporation.

Mr. Lynch serves on the boards of Cummins Inc. and Automatic Data Processing Inc. and on the boards of trustees for The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA, and Rider University.

Mr. Lynch holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Rider University.

Terrence R. Curtin is chief executive officer of TE Connectivity, a $14 billion global industrial technology leader in connectivity and sensor solutions that enable a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Each day, more than 8,000 TE engineers across the globe collaborate with customers to solve their toughest problems and turn ideas into innovations that move the world forward – from autonomous vehicles, next generation aircraft, and smart factories to advanced medical devices and connected homes.

Mr. Curtin is focused on enhancing the experience for TE’s customers, optimizing the company’s operations, removing obstacles to unleash the potential of TE employees, and cultivating a diverse work environment where global collaboration and innovation thrive. Through this approach, he has confidence that TE will continue to be a partner of choice for customers looking to address their most critical challenges in the harshest of environments.

A global-minded leader, Mr. Curtin’s advocacy for free trade and technology, and his appreciation of a broad spectrum of ideas and cultures, stems from his years of previous experience at TE and Arthur Andersen LLP, a global accounting and consulting firm.

Prior to assuming the role of chief executive officer of the company in March 2017, Mr. Curtin served as TE’s president, where he was responsible for all company connectivity and sensor businesses, as well as mergers and acquisition activities. In March 2016, he was elected to the board of directors.

Mr. Curtin also previously led TE’s Industrial Solutions segment, which includes the company’s energy, industrial, aerospace, defense and marine, and medical business units.

Prior to his role as leader of Industrial Solutions, Mr. Curtin served as TE’s chief financial officer, and as the company’s corporate controller. Before joining TE Connectivity, Mr. Curtin was employed by Arthur Andersen LLP.

Mr. Curtin serves as a director of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and as a member of the board of directors of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), a leading organization in building commercial relations with China.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Albright College.

Jean-Pierre Clamadieu has served on the TE Connectivity Board of Directors since March 2023. 

From 2018 to the present, Mr. Clamadieu has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of ENGIE, a French multinational utility company mainly active in the power and gas sectors. From 2011 to 2019, Mr. Clamadieu served as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Solvay, a Belgian multinational chemical company. In 1993, he joined the Rhône-Poulenc group where he held several management positions.

Following the creation of Rhodia as a spin-off of the chemicals and polymers activities of Rhône-Poulenc, Mr. Clamadieu held a variety of leadership roles in this organization, including Chairman and CEO from 2008 to 2011. In September 2011, Rhodia was acquired by the Solvay Group. From 1981 to 1993, Mr. Clamadieu held various positions in the French Public Service.

In addition to serving on the Board of ENGIE, Mr. Clamadieu serves as a Director of Airbus, a designer and manufacturer of commercial aircraft.  Mr. Clamadieu serves as a member of the Board of Directors of AXA, an insurance and asset management company. His term of office expires at the end of the Shareholders’ meeting in April 2023. He is also Chairman of the Board of the Opéra National de Paris.

He holds an engineering degree from École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris.  He is Chief Engineer of the Corps of Mines.

Carol A. (“John”) Davidson has been the lead independent director of the TE Connectivity board of directors since March 2022 and a member of its board since March 2016. 

Mr. Davidson is a certified public accountant, with more than 30 years of leadership experience across multiple industries. Mr. Davidson’s experience with complex accounting and financial issues, combined with his knowledge of public reporting requirements and processes, allow him to bring accounting and financial management insight to the board.

Mr. Davidson held a variety of leadership roles at Tyco International Ltd., Dell Inc. and Eastman Kodak Company.

Mr. Davidson serves as a director of FMC Corporation, a diversified global chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets, and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a producer of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic actives.

Mr. Davidson holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. John Fisher College and a master’s degree in finance from the University of Rochester.

Lynn A. Dugle has served on the TE Connectivity board of directors since March 2020. From 2016 to 2019, Ms. Dugle was president, chief executive officer, director and board chairman of Engility Holdings, Inc., a NYSE listed engineering and technology consulting company.

Ms. Dugle was a director of The Analytic Sciences Corporation from October 2014 to February 2015, prior to its acquisition by Engility Holdings, Inc. Ms. Dugle joined Raytheon Company, a publicly traded company specializing in defense and other government markets worldwide, in April 2004 and served as the vice president of Raytheon Company and president of Raytheon IIS until March 2015.

She became president of the former Intelligence and Information Systems business in January 2009 and was previously its vice president and deputy general manager. From 2002 to 2004, Ms. Dugle served as the vice president, Product, Systems Software Division, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. and as general manager, Cable Systems Division from 1999 to 2002.

Ms. Dugle serves as a director of: EOG Resources,  Inc., a crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company; KBR Inc., a scientific, technology, and engineering solutions company; and Micron Technology, Inc., a memory and storage solutions company.

She holds bachelor’s degrees in technical management and Spanish, both from Purdue University, as well as a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Dr. William A. Jeffrey has served on the TE Connectivity board of directors since March 2012. Dr. Jeffrey formerly served as the chief executive officer and director of SRI International, a research and development organization serving government and industry, from 2014 to December 2021. Prior to SRI, he served as chief executive officer and president of HRL Laboratories, LLC, an automotive, aerospace and defense research and development laboratory, from September 2008.

From 2007 to 2008, he was the director of the Science and Technology Division of the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), and prior to IDA, was director of the National Institute of Standards & Technology from 2005. From 2002 to 2005, Dr. Jeffrey served as senior director of Homeland and National Security and Assistant Director of Space and Aeronautics in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and Technology Policy. He began his career at IDA in 1988.

Dr. Jeffrey holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in astronomy from Harvard University.

Prof. Syaru Shirley Lin has served on the TE Connectivity board of directors since March 2022. 

Prof. Lin has been Research Professor since 2022 and had previously been Compton Visiting Professor of World Politics since 2019 at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. She is also a Nonresident Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Program at the Brookings Institution and an Adjunct Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and chairs the Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI). 

Previously, she was with The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. holding multiple positions, including Managing Director and Partner, Principal Investment Area, based in Hong Kong from 2000 to 2003, Vice President, Principal Investment Area from 1997 to 2000, and Associate, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking from 1994 to 1997.

Prof. Lin currently serves on the Board of Directors of Langham Hospitality Investments, which owns and invests in a portfolio of hotels in Asia. 

Prof. Lin earned a doctoral degree in Politics and Public Administration in 2010 from the University of Hong Kong; a master's degree in International and Public Affairs, in 2005 from the University of Hong Kong and an A.B. degree in East Asian Studies, in 1990 from Harvard College.

Heath Mitts is executive vice president and chief financial officer of TE Connectivity. Mr. Mitts is responsible for developing and implementing the financial strategy for the company. As CFO, he creates the financial infrastructure necessary to drive the company’s financial direction, vision, and compliance initiatives. In March 2021, he was elected to the board of directors.

Mr. Mitts joined TE Connectivity in September 2016. Previously, Mr. Mitts served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of IDEX Corporation, a publicly traded company engaged in the development, design, and manufacture of fluidics systems and specialty engineered products, since March 2011, and served as vice president of corporate finance from September 2005 to February 2011. Prior to joining IDEX, Mr. Mitts was chief financial officer of the Asia division of PerkinElmer, a diagnostics, life science research, food, environmental and industrial testing company, from 2001 to 2005.

Prior to PerkinElmer, he worked at Honeywell International (formerly Allied Signal), a producer of commercial and consumer products, engineering services and aerospace systems, from 1996 to 2001 in a variety of senior financial leadership positions, including the finance leader of Honeywell’s aerospace avionics business.

He serves as a director at Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of motion control products, technologies, automated systems and services.

Mr. Mitts holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and another in political science from Southern Methodist University and an MBA in finance from Pennsylvania State University.

Abhijit Y. Talwalkar has served on the TE Connectivity board of directors since March 2017. Mr. Talwalkar was president and chief executive officer of LSI Corporation, a designer of semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in data centers, mobile networks and client computing from May 2005 until the completion of LSI's merger with Avago Technologies in May 2014.

From 1993 to 2005, Mr. Talwalkar held a number of senior management positions at Intel Corporation, the largest semiconductor manufacturer in the industry, including corporate vice president and co-general manager of the Digital Enterprise Group, which was comprised of Intel's business client, server, storage, and communications businesses, and vice president and general manager for the Intel Enterprise Platform Group, where he focused on developing, marketing, and driving Intel business strategies for enterprise computing.

Prior to Intel, Mr. Talwalkar held senior engineering and marketing positions at Sequent Computer Systems, a multiprocessing computer systems design and manufacturer that later became a part of IBM. He also held positions at Bipolar Integrated Technology, Inc., a VLSI bipolar semiconductor company; and Lattice Semiconductor Inc., a service-driven developer of programmable design solutions widely used in electronic systems.

Mr. Talwalkar serves as a director of iRhythm Technologies, a digital healthcare company specializing in cardiac arrhythmias; Lam Research Corporation, a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry; and Advanced Micro Devices, a global semiconductor company.

Mr. Talwalkar holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University.

Mark Trudeau has served on the TE Connectivity board of directors since March 2016. Mr. Trudeau is the former president, chief executive officer, and a director of Mallinckrodt plc, a global specialty biopharmaceutical and imaging business that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes specialty pharmaceutical products and imaging agents. Mr. Trudeau previously held executive leadership positions at Covidien plc, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals LLC USA, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Abbott Laboratories.

Mr. Trudeau holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA, both from the University of Michigan.

Dawn C. Willoughby has served on the TE Connectivity board of directors since March 2020.
Ms. Willoughby served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Clorox Company, a manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products, from September 2014 through January 2019.

She also served as the company’s senior vice president and general manager, Clorox Cleaning Division; vice president and general manager, Home Care Products; and vice president and general manager, Glad Products, along with several other positions since 2001.

Prior to her career at The Clorox Company, Ms. Willoughby spent nine years with The Procter & Gamble Company, where she held several positions in sales management.

Ms. Willoughby serves as a director of J. M. Smucker Company, a manufacturer and marketer of branded food and beverage products, and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a producer of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic actives.

Ms. Willoughby holds a bachelor’s degree in sports management from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of California, Los Angeles Anderson School of Business.

Laura H. Wright has served on the TE Connectivity board of directors since March 2014. After her retirement in 2012 as chief financial officer of Southwest Airlines, Ms. Wright founded GSB Advisors to provide strategic and financial consulting to growth and non-profit companies. During her 25-year career at Southwest, Ms. Wright served in a variety of financial roles including chief financial officer, senior vice president of finance, treasurer and assistant treasurer.

Prior to Southwest, Ms. Wright began her career at Arthur Young & Co. in 1982 as a member of their tax staff, following which she became a tax manager from 1986 through 1988.

Ms. Wright serves as a director of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., a commercial aerostructure designer and manufacturing company, CMS Energy Corporation and its subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company, an energy company that is focused principally on utility operations in Michigan.

Ms. Wright holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting both from the University of North Texas.