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EMS Industry Veteran Eric Sicard Joins Intervala Business Development Team
August 19, 2020 | Intervala, LLCEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Intervala LLC, a full-service manufacturer of high-reliability, precision electronic and electromechanical products, announced that Eric Sicard has joined the Company as senior business development manager. A 20-year veteran of the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry, Sicard is responsible for cultivating customer relationships and new business opportunities for Intervala.
Sicard joined Intervala after seven years with TT Electronics plc, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance-critical applications, where he served most recently as market development manager responsible for securing new customer accounts. Prior to entering the business development field, he spent 10 years in supply chain management, including serving as vice president of supply chain for API Defense USA Inc. and director of sourcing for OnCore Manufacturing, now part of Neo Tech Inc. Sicard earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is an IPC Certified EMS Program Manager.
“Eric is a successful business development professional with a strong and diverse background in the EMS industry, including experience in sales, program management, new product introduction, supply chain management, sourcing and product costing,” said Teresa Huber, president and CEO. “His appointment reflects Intervala’s continuing commitment to attracting leading industry talent, finding exciting new growth opportunities and delivering the very best service experience to our customers. We are delighted to welcome Eric to our team.”
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