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Sigmatron International, a leading electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider delivering advanced manufacturing and design solutions across a diverse range of end-markets, announced the appointment of Jim Kircher as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 11, 2026.
Kircher brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in contract manufacturing and product design, with a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence across multiple industries, geographies, and ownership structures.
He joins Sigmatron at a pivotal moment as the company seeks to accelerate growth following its acquisition by Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused private equity firm, in 2025. Kircher will lead the company's next phase of strategic expansion, building on its global manufacturing footprint across North America and Asia and its established position across diverse industrial end markets.
“Jim brings extensive executive leadership experience across the EMS industry, spanning both leading public EMS companies and private equity-backed manufacturers,” said Kevin Waddell, Operating Partner at Transom. “Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong track record of driving operational excellence while delivering profitable growth. We are excited to welcome him to Sigmatron and are confident that his leadership will build on the company’s momentum by strengthening its position in existing markets and expanding into attractive adjacent opportunities.”
Most recently, Kircher served as Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Medical, a private capital-backed contract manufacturer serving the medtech market, with a focus on minimally invasive, orthopedic, and robotic-assisted surgery applications. He also serves on the board of Enercon, a medical contract development and manufacturing organization backed by EW Healthcare Partners.
Previously, Kircher was CEO of Libra Industries, a private equity-backed contract manufacturing platform providing electronic manufacturing services, precision machining, and complex cleanroom assembly focused on the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor capital equipment markets. Earlier in his career, he held a series of executive leadership roles at both Jabil and Flex.
“I am honored and excited to join the Sigmatron team,” said Kircher. “Sigmatron has built a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence, customer focus, and operational expertise. With a global manufacturing footprint and longstanding customer relationships spanning multiple industries, the company is well positioned for its next chapter. I look forward to working alongside Sigmatron’s talented team to deliver lasting value for our customers, employees, and shareholders.”
