Executive Leadership Team

Dean A. Foate - President, CEO and Chairman of the Board

Dean A. Foate

Chairman
President & Chief Executive Officer

Dean is our Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer. Dean joined Plexus in 1984 as a Design Engineer in our Engineering Solutions Group. After holding a number of leadership roles in our engineering organization, he was named president of the business unit in 1992. He was next promoted to Executive Vice President, where he assumed leadership over the company’s strategic growth initiatives. In 2001, Dean became our Chief Operating Officer, which led to his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2002. In 2013, Dean was named the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Dean holds a bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree in engineering management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Ginger Jones

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Ginger is our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ginger joined Plexus in 2007 as Vice President of Finance. In August 2007, she was promoted to her current role where she is responsible for finance and treasury functions and maintaining internal controls, external reporting, investor relations and information technology.

Ginger is a CPA and began her career in public accounting, spending seven years at Deloitte & Touche as an Audit Manager. During her career she has held financial and operational roles in several manufacturing companies. Prior to joining Plexus, Ginger spent five years as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Banta Corporation, where she oversaw financial planning and analysis, financial consolidation and reporting, the treasury function and other high-level financial and accounting responsibilities.

Ginger holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Utah and a master’s degree in business administration from Ohio State University.

Mike Buseman - Executive Vice President, Global Manufacturing Operations

Mike Buseman

Executive Vice President, Global Manufacturing Operations

Mike is our Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing Operations. Mike joined Plexus in 2006 as Vice President of North American Operations and was promoted to his current role in 2007. He is responsible for leading our global Manufacturing Solutions Group.

Prior to joining Plexus, Mike held a number of leadership roles in engineering and operations. He has over 25 years of experience in the electronics industry.

Mike holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from South Dakota State University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas.

Steve Frisch -  Regional President – EMEA; Senior Vice President, Global Engineering Solutions

Steve Frisch

Regional President – EMEA; Senior Vice President, Global Engineering Solutions

Steve is our Regional President of EMEA region and Senior Vice President of Global Engineering Solutions. Steve joined Plexus in 1990 as a Design Engineer in our Engineering Solutions Group. After holding a number of leadership roles in our engineering organization, he was named Vice President of our Raleigh and Livingston Design Centers in 2002. He was later appointed Senior Vice President of our Engineering Solutions Group. In 2010, he was promoted to his current role, where he is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the EMEA region and global engineering solutions.

Steve holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and a master's degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Marquette University.

Todd Kelsey

Executive Vice President, Global Customer Services

Todd is our Executive Vice President of Global Customer Services. Todd joined Plexus in 1994 as a Design Engineer in our Engineering Solutions Group. After progressing through a number of leadership roles in our engineering organization, Todd was named Vice President of our Neenah Design Center in 2002 and Senior Vice President of Plexus Engineering Solutions in 2006. The following year, he was promoted to his current role, in which he leads the global customer management, contracts, manufacturing costing and branding teams. He is responsible for driving our revenue and profitability growth through strong customer relationships and exceptional execution.

Todd holds a bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Yong Jin Lim - Regional President – Asia Pacific

Yong Jin "YJ" Lim

Regional President – Asia-Pacific

YJ is our Regional President of the Asia-Pacific region. YJ joined Plexus in 1998 as Managing Director of our Penang facility and progressed through a number of management positions in our Asia-Pacific region. In his current role, he is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Asia-Pacific region and oversight of key managers across the region.

Prior to joining Plexus, YJ held a number of leadership roles in engineering and operations. He has over 29 years of experience in the electronics industry.

YJ holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from University Technology of Malaysia.

Joe Mauthe - Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources

Joe Mauthe

Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources

Joe is our Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources. Joe joined Plexus in 2007 as Vice President of Talent Management and Rewards. He was promoted to his current role in 2008 and now strategically drives employee attraction, retention and engagement by implementing innovative human resources programs at our locations around the globe. Joe serves as Chairman of the Plexus Corp. Charitable Foundation.

Prior to joining Plexus, Joe spent 23 years at Kimberly-Clark Corporation where he held a number of leadership roles in human resources.

Joe holds a bachelor's degree in natural science from Saint Norbert College and a master’s degree in business administration from Marquette University.

Angelo Ninivaggi - Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Compliance

Angelo Ninivaggi

Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Compliance
Officer and Secretary

Angelo is our Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Compliance Officer and Secretary. Angelo joined Plexus in 2002 as Director of Legal Services and was promoted to his current role in 2006. He is responsible for all legal matters affecting Plexus as well as for enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance.

Prior to joining Plexus, Angelo served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at MCMS Inc., which was acquired by Plexus in 2002.

Angelo holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Columbia University, a master’s in business administration and a juris doctor degree from Fordham University.

Michael Verstegen - Senior Vice President, Global Market Development

Michael Verstegen

Senior Vice President, Global Market Development

Michael is our Senior Vice President of Global Market Development. Michael joined Plexus in 1983 as a Design Engineer and Project Manager in our Engineering Solutions Group and progressed through a number of leadership roles. He was named President of Plexus Engineering Solutions in 2001 and promoted to his current role in 2007. Michael relies on his deep understanding of our customers and market sectors to guide Plexus' global growth strategy, capabilities and service offerings.

Michael holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.