PCBAA Congratulates Cadenazzi on Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy
September 19, 2025 | PCBAAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

In a recent announcement to the industry, David Schild, executive director of The Printed Circuit Board Association of America, highlighted the recent appointment of MIchael Cadenazzi as Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy.
"The Printed Circuit Board Association of America congratulates MIchael Cadenazzi on his confirmation as Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy. He has a deep understanding of defense industrial base issues based on his years of leadership experience in the military, defense industrial base businesses, and global consulting. We look forward to working with Assistant Secretary Cadenazzi as we jointly build a stronger trusted and secure microelectronics supply chain serving our men and women in uniform," said Schild.
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