Pepo is the President of Emerald Technologies in Salem, as well as responsible for operations in China, and Malaysia. With over 40 years of experience in high-tech and electronics manufacturing, Pepo has a strong focus on operations management and P&L ownership. His expertise in financial strategy has driven Emerald’s global expansion, including establishing a new facility in Penang, Malaysia, and optimizing supply chains for efficiency and growth. Recognized as a change agent, Pepo has led high-performance teams and developed successful growth strategies for Tier One EMS providers and OEMs. Prior to joining Emerald, he served as Senior Vice President at Sanmina Corporation for over 26 years, managing multiple manufacturing sites. Pepo holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.