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NextFlex Appoints Dr. Daniel Gamota as New Executive Director
Slice of Manufacturing Team
August 20, 2024
Key Highlights:
Dr. Daniel Gamota appointed as NextFlex Executive Director, effective September 1, 2024.
NextFlex is at a critical inflection point in hybrid electronics technology.
Dr. Gamota brings over 25 years of leadership experience in microelectronics manufacturing.
Source (Business Wire)
Notable Quotes:
“Hybrid electronics technology is at a critical inflection point – as it increasingly is integrated into volume manufacturing for both commercial and defense applications, it’s more important than ever that NextFlex continues to align the manufacturing ecosystem and accelerate the growth of the workforce of tomorrow.”
“NextFlex has the foundational tenets - talent, funding, programs, operational structure, and facility - to ensure it continues to be globally recognized as the nexus for Hybrid Electronics innovation.”
Our Take:
The appointment of Dr. Daniel Gamota as the new Executive Director of NextFlex comes at a pivotal moment for the institute and the broader hybrid electronics industry. With his extensive background in microelectronics manufacturing and leadership experience at major corporations like Jabil and Motorola, Dr. Gamota is well-positioned to steer NextFlex towards becoming an even more significant player in the commercialization and industrialization of hybrid electronics. His emphasis on workforce development, supply chain resilience, and technology innovation aligns perfectly with the needs of the current manufacturing ecosystem, ensuring NextFlex's continued growth and leadership in this cutting-edge field.