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May 4, 2026 | PlexusEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Plexus Corp. announced that Patrick Jermain, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has elected to retire after a distinguished 15-plus year career at Plexus, including 12 years as CFO.
As part of a disciplined succession planning process, Plexus’ Board of Directors has appointed David Abuhl to succeed Mr. Jermain as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 11, 2026. Mr. Abuhl currently serves as Plexus’ Senior Vice President-Finance and is a member of the Company’s Leadership Team. To ensure a seamless transition, Mr. Jermain will remain employed by the Company and serve in an advisory role until July 31, 2026.
Todd Kelsey, Plexus’ President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Pat has been an exceptional partner, and I am thankful for his 15 years of dedication to Plexus. His leadership, integrity and commitment to Plexus’ success have been instrumental in our growth journey. Pat’s legacy includes fostering a high-performance and high-integrity finance culture, cultivating a tenured finance leadership team with advanced skillsets and propelling Plexus to deliver higher levels of efficiency with tremendous financial results.”
Mr. Kelsey continued, “David has made an immediate impact since joining Plexus and our Leadership Team in September 2025. His extensive financial expertise, coupled with his passion for building high-performing teams, makes him the ideal leader to guide our finance organization. I am confident that his global perspective and strategic mindset will be significant assets as we continue with our growth journey.”
Prior to joining Plexus, Mr. Abuhl spent over 15 years at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in various leadership roles across finance, treasury and investor relations. He most recently served as CFO-Enterprise Supply Chain, with financial oversight of approximately $14 billion in cost of goods sold. His previous experience includes serving as EMEA Finance Director and CFO for Kimberly-Clark Professional, a business-to-business division spanning approximately 70 countries. Mr. Abuhl holds a Masters of Business Administration from the SMU Cox School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Economics from Wheaton College.
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