Michael Z.

Michael Z. is a highly experienced engineering leader with a proven track record in advanced manufacturing, currently serving as Senior Manager of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Pall Corporation since June 2022. Michael successfully oversaw the brownfield construction and commissioning of a state-of-the-art ISO2 Class manufacturing plant in Singapore, leading a team of experts to deliver over 70 cleanroom systems on schedule for high-volume production of advanced chemical filters. Prior experience includes roles at Alcon, where Michael directed cross-border R&D initiatives and successfully transferred manufacturing technologies, achieving significant yield improvements and optimization of automated production lines. Michael's extensive background also includes engineering positions at Micron Technology, Hitachi, and NEC Electronics. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University and an MBA in Operations Management from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.