Leadership changes at Methode Electronics
- Kevin Nystrom named interim CEO of Methode Electronics
- Avi Avula resigns after three months in the role
- Board working with executive search firm to find permanent CEO
- Mark Schwabero appointed as vice chair
- Schwabero and Nystrom to advise and support operations
- Avula’s departure follows CFO Ronald Tsoumas’ retirement announcement
Methode Electronics has announced the appointment of Kevin Nystrom as interim chief executive officer, following the resignation of Avi Avula after just over three months in the role. The Chicago-based lighting systems and power-distribution supplier’s board is currently working with an executive search firm to identify a permanent CEO. In addition, Mark Schwabero, former CEO and chair of Brunswick, has been appointed as vice chair. Schwabero will work alongside Nystrom, a partner and managing director at consulting firm AlixPartners, to advise and support operations until a successor is appointed. Avula’s departure comes shortly after the company’s announcement of Chief Financial Officer Ronald Tsoumas’ retirement in July. Methode Electronics has also appointed a director from AlixPartners to serve as interim CFO.
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Factuality Justification: The article provides factual information about the recent changes in leadership at Methode Electronics, including the appointment of an interim CEO and vice chair, as well as the resignation of the previous CEO. The details are straightforward and do not contain any obvious biases or inaccuracies.
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Public Companies: Methode Electronics (NYSE: MEI), Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC)
Private Companies: AlixPartners
Key People: Kevin Nystrom (Interim CEO), Avi Avula (Former CEO), Mark Schwabero (Vice Chair), Ronald Tsoumas (Chief Financial Officer)
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