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December 6, 2022 | Libra IndustriesEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Libra Industries, a privately-held systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, announced the appointment of its new Vice President of Sales. Nathan Whipple brings business development experience spanning more than 37 years in multifaceted manufacturing environments.
A hands-on decision maker, Whipple is armed with a rich mixture of operations management and strategic sourcing experience. He is a proven leader with a demonstrated ability to maintain focus on strategic goals, while at the same time effectively leading the tactical activities to achieve those goals.
In his previous role as Director of Channel Partnerships, he established a network of 22 active representative organizations. His responsibilities included creating, leading and managing key strategic partnership programs with manufacturers’ representatives and key suppliers. Whipple brings his strong leadership, operations liaison and strategic account support skills to Libra.
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