According to SGS, Fred Yang has been appointed vice president for global connectivity. Yang, who holds a BA Degree in telecommunication from the California Polytechnic State University, has worked in electronic products and connectivity industries for more than 20 years, holding a number of leading roles at testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies.
Charles Ly Wa Hoi, SGS executive vice president, connectivity and products, said: “We are delighted to appoint Fred to the role of Vice President, Global Connectivity. Fred’s proven expertise in the connectivity industry, as well as his successful path in mergers and acquisitions, will be instrumental in developing our business. He will first focus on North America and Europe with the support of our strong operations in Asia.”
Yang said: “I am excited to join the SGS family. I have known SGS’s expertise and the broad range of its scope across connectivity segments for many years. With a value-added and partnership driven approach, I am looking forward to collaborating with our teams, sharing my experiences, providing input and utilizing these incredible assets.”
He added: “I am pleased to be a part of this exceptional company and to support the continued success and growth of the business."