Kimball International Board Chairman Douglas A. Habig said, "Tom's experience and executive leadership, combined with his international business knowledge, will help us broaden the expertise of our Board. In addition to his obvious knowledge of the automotive industry, including the EMS industry, he also has substantial long term management and executive development experience. His input, advice and coaching will be a welcome addition."
Habig also said, "Tom's values clearly reflect our corporate Guiding Principles and sense of ethics."
Tischhauser is a former Vice President of Continental Automotive Systems Group, where he served as General Manager of the Powertrain and Chassis Business Unit, North America & Asia, responsible for all aspects of the unit. Previously, he held the position of Corporate Vice President and General Manager for Motorola's $1.6 billion Automotive Electronics Group. In addition, he was responsible for the divestiture and post acquisition integration of the Motorola unit into Continental Automotive, a $5.4 billion company. Tischhauser spent over two years as an expatriate, on assignment in Wiesbaden, Germany where he served as Vice President and General Manager of Motorola's Automotive Interiors and Electronics Group, European Region, managing six sites throughout Europe.
Tischhauser began his career with International Harvester company in 1980 as a mechanical engineer in their Agricultural Equipment Division. He then joined Motorola's Communication Sector, beginning a progression of advancements in responsibilities and professional development. Tischhauser is a recipient of five U.S. patents.
Kimball International provides a variety of products from its two business segments: the Electronic Manufacturing Services segment and the Furniture segment. The Electronic Manufacturing Services segment provides engineering and manufacturing services which utilize common production and support capabilities to a variety of industries. The Furniture segment provides furniture for the office and hospitality industries, sold under the company's family of brand names.
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