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June 10, 2025 | Indium CorporationEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
With its commitment to innovation and growth through employee development, Indium Corporation is pleased to announce the promotions of Wisdom Qu to Senior Product Manager for PCB Assembly Products and Kevin Brennan to Senior Product Development Specialist. These advancements reflect their contributions to the company’s continued innovative efforts in the PCB assembly and electronics materials industries.
In her new role, Qu will be responsible for leading the market development and launch of new solder paste products, overseeing both strategic direction and execution to drive sales within the printed circuit board industry. Her efforts are centered on driving the adoption of high-reliability solutions, such as Durafuse® LT, Durafuse® HR, and Indium12.9HF, in high-growth sectors like automotive electronics, high-performance computing, and advanced mobile packaging.
In addition, Qu is directly involved in marketing communications, sales training, and cross-functional coordination. Her goal is to support global teams through direct engagement and strong product guidance, with an emphasis on deepening customer relationships and streamlining collaboration across regions. By strengthening the feedback loop between field teams and R&D, she aims to help accelerate the commercialization of new materials.
Building on this leadership momentum, Brennan brings a development-focused approach to product innovation. As Senior Product Development Specialist, he will collaborate closely with Indium Corporation’s R&D and Marketing teams. He will also play a key role in driving the development of new soldering solutions for PCB assembly, ensuring they meet industry and customer demands.
Brennan is currently focused on expanding the reach of Durafuse® LT and Durafuse® HR, as well as exploring opportunities in the server technology and high-performance computing sectors. He is also assisting with the upcoming launch of Indium12.9HF, supporting its introduction into target markets. His leadership will be instrumental in guiding products from concept to market, delivering fully developed, high-reliability solutions for PCB assembly applications.
“Wisdom and Kevin have both demonstrated exceptional expertise, leadership, and commitment to Indium Corporation’s goals,” said Director of Electronics Assembly Materials Christopher Bastecki. “Wisdom’s deep understanding of PCB Assembly materials and market trends has been instrumental in driving strategic growth. Kevin’s technical expertise and dedication to product development continue to advance our solder paste solutions. Together, they will play a vital role in delivering innovative solutions that empower our customers and reinforce Indium Corporation’s leadership in the electronics industry.”
Qu earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nanjing Tech University and has a degree in mathematics from Hubei Radio and Television University in China. She is a Certified SMT Process Engineer.
Brennan holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University at Buffalo and recently completed his master’s degree in engineering management from Clarkson University. He also has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and is a Certified SMT Process Engineer.
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