Eric Stodel has over 30 years’ of international experience in C-level and senior management roles at industrial companies in sectors including high-tech electronics, aviation, mechanical engineering and agricultural technology. His extensive background in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) at companies such as Neways, Flex and the former Solectron makes him ideally suited to lead Confed into the next phase of sustainable growth.
Strengthening the business whilst preserving its social DNA
“We are delighted to have secured Eric’s services for our company,” says Rob Verbakel on behalf of shareholder Start Foundation Participaties. “His professional experience and leadership style align perfectly with our ambition to further expand Confed whilst preserving our unique character as a socially responsible high-tech player.”
“Confed is a wonderful company that combines innovation with an inclusive working environment. I am therefore looking forward to working with Confed’s colleagues, customers and partners to continue building a future-proof organisation in which both technology and people take centre stage,” says Eric Stodel.
About Confed
Confed develops and assembles bespoke electrical, electronic and mechanical products. As a one-stop service partner, Confed delivers customer specific solutions of the highest quality. Its customers include renowned names such as Quooker, Sunshower, VDL ETG, Swarco and Itho Daalderop. At its three sites in Amersfoort, Dordrecht and Komarno (Slovakia), around 350 employees work daily on technological innovation and social impact. In this way, Confed demonstrates that sound business practices and social entrepreneurship can go hand in hand.
