TUFANO PAUL J

About TUFANO PAUL J

Paul J. Tufano is a seasoned executive with deep experience in technology, electronics manufacturing, industrial automation, and public-company governance. His most notable current role is Chief Executive Officer of Teradyne, Inc., a U.S.-listed company on Nasdaq that provides automation equipment for test and industrial applications. He became Teradyne’s CEO in February 2023 and had already served as Chairman of the Board beginning in May 2021, underscoring his long-standing influence on the company’s strategy and board oversight. At Teradyne, he is associated with guiding the company’s ongoing transformation, with emphasis on operational discipline, growth execution, and capital allocation. ([investors.teradyne.com](https://investors.teradyne.com/governance/board-of-directors?utm_source=openai)) Before Teradyne, Tufano was President and Chief Executive Officer of Benchmark Electronics from September 2016 to March 2019, and he served on the company’s board during that period. His earlier career includes senior leadership positions at Alcatel-Lucent, where he served as Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2013 and later added Chief Operating Officer responsibilities. Prior to that, he held executive roles at Solectron Corporation, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Interim Chief Executive Officer in 2007. He also held multiple top roles at Maxtor Corporation, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer. Together, these roles show substantial experience across finance, operations, and enterprise leadership in complex global businesses. ([investor.enersys.com](https://investor.enersys.com/news-releases/news-release-details/enersys-appoints-new-member-board-directors-0?utm_source=openai)) In corporate governance terms, Tufano has significant board leadership credentials. He has served as a director of EnerSys since April 2015 and became Non-Executive Independent Chair of its Board in August 2024. This dual presence across Teradyne and EnerSys reflects a profile valued for oversight, strategy, and industrial operating expertise. Public-company disclosures also highlight his experience with major transactions and organizational change, including oversight connected to Solectron’s sale to Flextronics and Alcatel-Lucent’s divestiture of its Genesys unit. Overall, his career is marked by leadership in turnaround, integration, finance, and manufacturing-focused environments. ([enersys.com](https://www.enersys.com/en-gb/board-of-directors/board-of-directors/paul-j.-tufano/?utm_source=openai))