SMTC Corporation announced the appointment of Mike Buseman as President, effective May 13, 2024. Mr. Buseman will report to the SMTC Board of Directors and succeeds Ed Smith, who is being promoted to Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Buseman brings over 30 years of experience in the electronics industry, having most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Zentech Manufacturing.

Previously, he held C-level and senior leadership positions at major global companies including Plexus, Avnet, and Benchmark Electronics. Ed Smith, who has served as CEO since 2017, will continue to provide strategic leadership from his new position as Executive Chairman. During his tenure, SMTC achieved growth and more than doubled its revenue on a pro forma organic basis.

Upon joining SMTC, Mike Buseman will also become a member of the company?s Board of Directors.