Olaf Tessarzyk

One of the leading custom automation and contract manufacturing firms in the US, MiQ Partners, has hired Olaf Tessarzyk as Chief Executive Officer to help lead the company through a new era of market expansion and growth. Tessarzyk comes to MiQ Partners with years of proven experience in leading manufacturing companies to higher profitability by streamlining operational efficiencies, executing new product launches, leading sales and partnership activities, and customer service and branding initiatives.

Most recently, Tessarzyk spent nearly 13 years leading a startup machine tool manufacturer, ZPS America, to exceeding profitability goals in less than 5 years. Under his leadership, his team outsold competitors within just two years. As CEO of another manufacturing firm, he helped increase revenue by more than $50 million, a 280% increase, in less than three years.

Tessaryzk’s goals for MiQ Partners include expanding the company’s position and footprint as the leading manufacturing, build-to-print, and custom automation partner for medical, life sciences, aerospace, and other industries. With locations in Ohio and California, MiQ Partners serves numerous firms while leading the custom manufacturing industry to new standards for efficiencies, innovative problem solving, customer care, and production outcomes.

Tessarzyk’s leadership approach is rooted in sound business principles as well as a military career for Germany for which he held leadership positions starting at the age of 23. He has a degree in Economics and Business Management from the University of Hamburg, an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of The Federal Armed Forces, also in Hamburg. He was a member of YPO, Rotary and other civic and professional organizations and boards, and is a volunteer helicopter flight instructor for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department air support unit, training pilots to fight wildfires, and helps with search and rescue for Northwest Indiana.