Gleason Corporation Appoints Bijal Thakkar as President and COO

Gleason Corporation has appointed Bijal Thakkar as President and Chief Operating Officer. With Thakkar’s appointment, Gleason reinforces its commitment to long-term growth while remaining focused on delivering innovative solutions that help customers succeed in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace. John J Perrotti, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gleason, stated, “Thakkar brings deep experience, strong energy, and a proven track record of leadership working for different multi-national manufacturing companies. I am confident she will play an important role in advancing Gleason’s global leadership in gear technology and other key markets.”

Thakkar commented, “I am honored to assume the role of President and COO of Gleason Corporation. Gleason has a remarkable legacy of technological leadership and customer focus. I look forward to working with our talented employees around the world to build on that success, deliver value for our customers and advance our strategic objectives.”

Thakkar has more than 20 years of experience in senior strategic and business development positions across a broad range of manufacturing organizations. Most recently, she served as Vice President and General Manager of a major division at TE Connectivity. Earlier in her career, she held roles at Trane Technologies, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and General Electric.

Gleason is a global leader in gear technology. Gleason’s ‘Total Gear Solutions’ range from gear and transmission design software to the development and production of gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment, and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, agricultural, energy, construction, power tool, marine, robotics, and many other industrial equipment markets. Gleason has manufacturing facilities in the US, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, UK, India, China, and Japan, and operates sales & service offices in all major industrial hubs.

For more information: www.gleason.com