Jabil Announces Appointment of New Director to the Board | JBL Stock News

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  • Jabil (JBL, Financial) appoints Sujatha Chandrasekaran to Board of Directors, enhancing expertise in technology and digital transformation.
  • Chandrasekaran brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles in sectors like healthcare, retail, and supply chain.
  • Her past roles include senior executive positions at CommonSpirit Health, Kimberly-Clark, and Walmart.

Jabil Inc. (JBL), a leading provider of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions, has announced the appointment of Sujatha Chandrasekaran to its Board of Directors. Chandrasekaran joins Jabil with extensive leadership experience from her previous roles across various sectors, including healthcare, retail, consumer, supply chain, and manufacturing.

Most recently, Chandrasekaran served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at CommonSpirit Health, the second-largest nonprofit hospital system in the U.S. Her impressive track record also includes serving as the Global Chief Digital and Information Officer at Kimberly-Clark and the Global Chief Technology and Data Officer at Walmart. Her leadership in these companies involved managing businesses with revenues ranging from $3 billion to $500 billion, bringing invaluable insights to her new role at Jabil.

In addition to her new role at Jabil, Chandrasekaran actively serves on the boards of several notable organizations, including American Eagle Outfitters, Brenntag SE, ATOS SE, Agendia, and Pando.AI. She is also the founder of the T200 Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the growth of women in technology through networking, mentorship, and professional development.

Jabil's Executive Chairman, Mark Mondello, expressed his excitement about the appointment, stating, "Suja brings with her a terrific leadership style, as well as broad-based experience across relevant end-markets, which position her to become a tremendous asset to our Board."

Jabil CEO Mike Dastoor added, "With her extensive background in portfolio strategy, finance management, and technology, data, and AI transformation, Suja has a unique perspective that we welcome to Jabil's Board. Her insights will be invaluable as we continue executing our commitments to our shareholders, customers, and communities."

Jabil Inc. (JBL, Financial) continues to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering customized and scalable solutions through its global reach and local expertise. For more information, visit their website.

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