\n\tIpsen USA, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that several strategic changes will be made in the company’s organizational structure to strengthen its position as the leading global provider of integrated heat treatment solutions.<\/p>\n
\n\tIpsen USA is pleased to announce that Patrick McKenna (shown in photo) is promoted to Ipsen USA President & CEO, responsible for all entity functions including Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service, Finance, and Human Resources. “My focus from day one will be on delivering the highest quality products and services to our customers and ensuring that the established Ipsen performance culture continues far into the future,” says Mr. McKenna.<\/p>\n
\n\tHe has both undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, and has served on the Metal Treating Institute Board of Directors for ten years (in 2016 as President). He worked at Ipsen as a Mechanical Engineer for four years before leaving to co-found a successful commercial heat treating and brazing company. He divested his interest in that company in 2015 and returned to Ipsen as Vice President of Sales.<\/p>\n
\n\tAccording to Geoffrey Somary, USA CEO and Ipsen Group COO, “We are in an exciting period of growth for Ipsen, which has been built on both innovation and exceeding customer expectations. The Ipsen Group focus ensures that we continue to strengthen Ipsen performance in all global markets, delivering the same quality and performance everywhere in the world.”<\/p>\n
\n\tAs part of this growth, Mr. Somary will leave his USA position and focus fully on his Group responsibilities, with CEOs at all entities (Europe, USA, China, Japan and India) continuing to report directly to him. Mr. Somary started at Ipsen in 2005, and for the past four years, has held the dual responsibilities of Ipsen.<\/p>\n
\n\tJake Hamid, who has been with Ipsen since 2007, will also leave his position as Ipsen USA COO, and move into the position of Ipsen Group Director of Global Product Development and Manufacturing.<\/p>\n
\n\tOther promotions include Pete Kerbel to Ipsen USA Vice President of Sales. He takes on the responsibility for sales of new equipment, retrofits, and parts. Mr. Kerbel started at Ipsen in 2008, and most recently was the Director of Aftermarket Sales. When combined with service, this totals nearly 50% of annual sales for Ipsen USA.<\/p>\n
\n\tWith 2017 expected to be the eighth straight year of growth, a new generation of experienced leaders has earned promotions (in addition to those listed above). The expertise and commitment of these individuals, and the entire Ipsen Team, will allow them to continue guiding Ipsen forward down a winning path \u2013 a path that always focuses on innovation and ensuring one satisfied customer at a time.<\/p>\n