{"id":58554,"date":"2026-07-08T21:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/?p=58554"},"modified":"2026-07-08T21:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:37:03","slug":"gleason-corporation-appoints-bijal-thakkar-president-and-chief-operating-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/gleason-corporation-appoints-bijal-thakkar-president-and-chief-operating-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Gleason Corporation Appoints Bijal Thakkar President and Chief Operating Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gleason Corporation has appointed Bijal Thakkar as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 6, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n

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With Bijal Thakkar\u2019s appointment, Gleason<\/a> reinforces its commitment to long-term growth while\u00a0remaining\u00a0focused on delivering innovative solutions that help customers succeed in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John J. Perrotti, Gleason Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Bijal brings deep experience, strong energy, and a proven track record of leadership working for different multi-national manufacturing companies. I am confident she will play an important role in advancing Gleason’s global leadership in gear technology and other key markets.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bijal commented “I am honored to assume the role of President and COO of Gleason Corporation. Gleason has a remarkable legacy of technological leadership and customer focus. I look forward to working with our talented employees around the world to build on that success, deliver value for our customers and advance our strategic objectives.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bijal Thakkar has more than 20 years of experience in senior strategic and business development positions across a broad range of manufacturing organizations. Most recently, she served as Vice President and General Manager of a major division at TE Connectivity. Earlier in her career, she held roles at Trane Technologies, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and General Electric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Gleason Corporation, please visit\u00a0www.gleason.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gleason Corporation has appointed Bijal Thakkar as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 6, 2026. 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