Exide welcomes new executive vice president, COO

Michael Judd

Michael Judd has been appointed executive vice president and chief operations officer for Exide Technologies.

He’ll lead the global manufacturing operations for Exide from the company’s headquarters in Milton, Ga.

“We are excited to have Mike join our leadership team,” said Tim Vargo, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Exide Technologies. “Mike is a talented, results-driven manufacturing leader and his extensive battery manufacturing expertise brings us the capabilities we need to execute our growth strategy. Mike will continue to drive improvements in our processes and quality that benefit our customers and partners every day.”

Judd brings over 25 years of experience in various roles in manufacturing and distribution at Johnson Controls Inc. (now Clarios), Hart and Cooley products, and Dover Corp.

Exide has operations in more than 80 countries and produces and recycles a broad range of battery and energy storage systems.

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