Victor Cruz

Victor Cruz is an accomplished operations executive with extensive experience in the electronics and semiconductor industries. Currently serving as VP of Operations at Leonardo since May 2018, Victor previously held roles as Director of Operations & Plant Manager for Semtech's HiRel Semiconductor division, and Engineering Director where project coordination and adherence to industry standards were emphasized. Prior roles include Engineering Manager at Littelfuse, where Victor implemented Six Sigma methodologies and achieved significant cost savings, and Business Unit Manager at Teccor Electronics, overseeing a large workforce and maintaining effective labor relations. Victor's technical foundation was built at Texas A&M University-Kingsville with a BS in Electrical Engineering, followed by an MS in Engineering Manufacturing Management from The University of Texas-Pan American, and recent professional development through Harvard Business School's online CORe Program and a Black Belt certification from Six Sigma Academy.