FORTEC Group Expands Global Management Team to Drive Growth Strategy

FORTEC Elektronik Aktiengesellschaft, a leading provider of display technology and power supply solutions, is continuing its organizational restructuring with the appointment of new managing directors at several subsidiaries. The move aims to strengthen the second tier of management, broaden the overall leadership team, and devolve greater responsibility and decision-making authority to regional divisions.

In the Czech Republic, Martin Novak assumed the position of Managing Director of FORTEC CZ on June 1, 2026. He is responsible for the existing production facility in Dysina and will oversee the announced relocation to a new production site as well as planned expansion. FORTEC CZ manufactures electronic assemblies and DC/DC converters and assembles displays with touchscreens. Novak brings over 20 years of international management experience in logistics, production, and the automotive sector, with expertise in production and logistics management, process optimization, change management, and organizational development.

At FORTEC US, Paul Hooper took on the role of Managing Director and Chief Revenue Officer on July 1, 2026. Previously Managing Director of Sales at FORTEC UK, Hooper successfully reorganized and developed the UK business. He is now tasked with replicating that success in the US market, focusing on driving organic growth and expanding the company's market position. Together with co-Managing Director Scott Makboulian, he will broaden FORTEC's presence in North America. Hooper brings more than 30 years of experience in the international electronics industry, with expertise in market analysis, leadership, and sales.

Rhett Evans will succeed Paul Hooper at FORTEC UK starting September 8, 2026. With over 25 years in the electronics industry, Evans has extensive experience in embedded computing, display technologies, and custom system solutions. His background includes electronic engineering and years of sales and management experience.

Patrick von Unold will take over as Managing Director of FORTEC Integrated on October 1, 2026. FORTEC Integrated is an internationally active provider of display technology and embedded computing and plays a key role in the group's research and development. Von Unold brings international management experience in the electronics industry, with expertise in embedded electronics, display and touch technologies, and human-machine interfaces. His experience spans sectors such as medical technology, automation, and transport, combining technical knowledge with an understanding of product strategy and manufacturing processes.

Michael Spatny, COO of FORTEC, commented, "With the personnel decisions we have taken, we are implementing a key part of the FORTEC Group's new growth strategy. In doing so, we are strengthening the regional divisions and giving them greater scope to respond to the specific characteristics of their respective markets, whilst at the same time benefiting from the strength of an internationally active group."

FORTEC Elektronik Aktiengesellschaft, founded in 1984, operates as a holding company since April 2020, managing its affiliated companies and the group's strategy. The FORTEC Group has sites in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Czech Republic, and Egypt. These appointments reflect the company's commitment to regional empowerment and growth, positioning its subsidiaries to better serve local markets while leveraging the group's global strength. For more information, visit www.fortecag.de.