8-KLeadership Changes

AMPHENOL CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 9, 2009)

Filed January 9, 2009For Securities:APH

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Amphenol Corporation announces a significant leadership transition. Effective January 5, 2009, Richard Adam Norwitt has been formally appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, also joining the Board of Directors. Mr. Norwitt, who has a long tenure with the company since 1998 and previously held roles such as President and Chief Operation Officer, will lead the company's strategic direction. Concurrently, Martin H. Loeffler, who has been Chairman and CEO since 1997, has transitioned to the newly created role of Executive Chairman. He will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. This transition marks a planned succession and ensures continuity of leadership while leveraging Mr. Loeffler's extensive experience in a new capacity.

Key Highlights

  • 1Richard Adam Norwitt formally appointed President and CEO, effective January 5, 2009.
  • 2Richard Adam Norwitt elected to the Board of Directors, with a term expiring in 2011.
  • 3Mr. Norwitt has been with Amphenol since 1998, holding various leadership positions including President and Chief Operation Officer.
  • 4Martin H. Loeffler resigned as Chairman and CEO, effective January 5, 2009.
  • 5Martin H. Loeffler appointed to the new role of Executive Chairman, continuing as Chairman of the Board.
  • 6Mr. Loeffler has been a key leader at Amphenol since 1974, serving as Chairman and CEO since 1997.
  • 7This filing signifies a planned executive leadership succession at the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Adam Norwitt has been formally appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Amphenol Corporation, effective January 5, 2009.

Martin H. Loeffler has transitioned from his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to the newly created position of Executive Chairman. He will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

These changes represent a planned leadership succession. The appointment of Richard Adam Norwitt, a long-term employee with extensive experience, to CEO, while Martin H. Loeffler moves to an Executive Chairman role, suggests continuity and a strategic handover of operational leadership. Investors may see this as a positive step for long-term stability and growth.

Richard Adam Norwitt has been an employee of Amphenol Corporation since 1998, accumulating significant experience within the company in various leadership capacities.