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Essemtec Welcomes Jacky Zhou as Country Sales Manager for China
June 16, 2025 | EssemtecEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Essemtec is pleased to announce that Jacky Zhou has joined the company as Country Sales Manager for China, effective immediately. With more than two decades of experience in technical applications, sales development, and operational management, Jacky brings a wealth of expertise to further strengthen Essemtec’s presence in this strategically important market.
Jacky’s impressive background includes leadership roles at major industry players such as Mycronic, AmericanTec, ViTechnology, WKK, and Flextronics. His deep knowledge of the electronics manufacturing sector in China – spanning from application engineering to regional sales leadership – makes him an asset to Essemtec and its customer network.
In his new role, Jacky will be responsible for driving business growth across China while supporting and collaborating with Essemtec’s trusted local partners. He also will focus on strengthening customer relationships and ensuring they receive exceptional support and tailored solutions.
“Having Jacky Zhou on board marks a significant step forward for Essemtec in China,” said Klaus Salmhofer, Director APAC at Essemtec. “His strong track record, deep industry knowledge, and customer-centric approach align perfectly with our vision. With Jacky working closely with our partners Intellengine, SF-SMT, and DKSH, we’re confident that we will strengthen our customer relationships and accelerate growth in the region.”
Jacky holds dual MBAs from Westminster College and Donghua University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Electric Power Supply from North China Electric Power University.
“Joining Essemtec marks a new and exciting chapter in my career. I’m eager to work with our local teams and partners to drive success and bring the company’s dynamic solutions to more customers across China,” said Jacky Zhou.
Jacky’s appointment marks a new chapter for Essemtec in China as we continue to deliver innovative, high-performance SMT solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our customers. His strategic mindset and experience support our mission: “Our Focus – Your Solution.”
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