02.02.12
Plextronics, Inc. announced that Dr. Robert Kumpf has joined the company as chief operating officer, a role in which he will lead the company’s manufacturing and engineering operations with a focus on scaling capacity to meet increasing customer demand.
Dr. Kumpf comes to Plextronics after a successful 25-year career at Bayer MaterialScience where he most recently served as Bayer MaterialScience’s chief administrative officer. During his tenure at Bayer he also held executive leadership roles in the Polymer Division, Polyurethane Division, Plastics Division and Future Business Group. During this time he served two European assignments for Bayer MaterialScience.
“Plextronics is positioned for tremendous growth and we need an accomplished leader to shape and grow our expertise in the development and manufacture of our electronic polymers and inks products. Bob’s background in all facets of product development, manufacturing engineering, and production will ensure our success as a US manufacturing company serving the world,” said Andy Hannah, Plextronics’ president and CEO.
“I have always felt that the true sources of competitive advantage are a commitment to innovation and a focus on adding value for customers,” Dr. Kumpf added. “Plextronics is innovating in areas that will be profoundly important for the next decades: energy and electronics. I am very happy to be joining the world-class team at Plextronics."
Dr. Kumpf holds a Ph.D. in material science & engineering and a B.S. and M.S. from Penn State. He is also a graduate from Notre Dame’s Business Program and Oxford University’s Business Economics Program.
Dr. Kumpf comes to Plextronics after a successful 25-year career at Bayer MaterialScience where he most recently served as Bayer MaterialScience’s chief administrative officer. During his tenure at Bayer he also held executive leadership roles in the Polymer Division, Polyurethane Division, Plastics Division and Future Business Group. During this time he served two European assignments for Bayer MaterialScience.
“Plextronics is positioned for tremendous growth and we need an accomplished leader to shape and grow our expertise in the development and manufacture of our electronic polymers and inks products. Bob’s background in all facets of product development, manufacturing engineering, and production will ensure our success as a US manufacturing company serving the world,” said Andy Hannah, Plextronics’ president and CEO.
“I have always felt that the true sources of competitive advantage are a commitment to innovation and a focus on adding value for customers,” Dr. Kumpf added. “Plextronics is innovating in areas that will be profoundly important for the next decades: energy and electronics. I am very happy to be joining the world-class team at Plextronics."
Dr. Kumpf holds a Ph.D. in material science & engineering and a B.S. and M.S. from Penn State. He is also a graduate from Notre Dame’s Business Program and Oxford University’s Business Economics Program.