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Summit Interconnect Names Milan Shah as Vice Chairman of the Board
August 26, 2025 | Summit Interconnect, Inc.Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Summit Interconnect, a leading provider of advanced PCB manufacturing, today announced that Milan Shah has been named Vice Chairman of the Board. Shah is a seasoned industry leader and former owner of Royal Circuit Solutions and Advanced Assembly, which were both acquired by Summit in 2022. As Vice President of Commercial Markets, Shah’s role included operations, customer engagement, capital investment, and input into company strategy.
“Over the past three years, Milan has made a tremendous impact at Summit, and the Board and I have come to value his insights, energy, industry connections, and vision,” said Shane Whiteside, CEO and Chairman of the Board. “His promotion to Vice Chairman will allow him to help guide Summit’s success and the future of PCB manufacturing.”
“I’m honored to take on this role as Vice Chairman,” said Milan Shah. “I care deeply about Summit, our talented team, our partners, and the industry we support. My passion is tackling challenges head-on and removing obstacles so we can continue to grow by delivering lasting value for our customers.”
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