John North

Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, & Technical Service at Forge Nano, Inc.

John North has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. John currently serves as the Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, and Technical Service at Forge Nano, Inc., a global leader in surface engineering and nano-coating technology. Prior to this, they held the position of Vice President of Global Sales at CTS Corporation, where they focused on providing advanced technology solutions to OEMs in various markets.

John also worked as the Vice President of Global Sales Operations at Universal Instruments Corporation, a company specializing in advanced automation and assembly equipment solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry. Before that, they served as the Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Des-Case Corporation, where they played a key role in driving sales growth.

Earlier in their career, John held various leadership positions at different companies. John was the Director of Business Development at Bodycote, where they contributed to the development of unique surface hardening solutions for different industries. John also served as the Vice President of Global Business Development at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, focusing on high-quality specialty gases and alternative fuels.

John's experience also includes being the Director of Sales and Technical Support at CELGARD, where they spearheaded the establishment of a regional sales and technical service center in China. Additionally, they served as China Country Manager at AIXTRON SE, responsible for driving sales and increasing the company's installed base.

In the early stages of their career, John worked at Mattson Technology, where they were the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Asia region, and at Air Products, where they held various roles including Marketing Manager, Product Manager, and Senior Sales Engineer.

Overall, John North has a comprehensive background in sales, marketing, and business development across various industries, including electronics manufacturing, surface engineering, specialty gases, and energy.

John North has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University. John also holds an MBA in Marketing & International Business from Drexel University. The specific start and end years for both degrees are unknown.

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  • Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, & Technical Service

    January, 2022 - present