CTS Corporation Welcomes Mario Saucedo as General Manager, Electronic Components Solutions

ELKHART, Ind.--()--CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced the following:

The addition of Mario Saucedo to the role of General Manager for Electronic Components Solutions effective June 4, 2014 reporting to Kieran O’Sullivan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. O’Sullivan said, “Mario’s extensive technical experience in the frequency control products market, in addition to his business management skills, make him an excellent addition to the team. I am confident that Mario will bring the energy, acumen and transformational leadership CTS needs to meet the challenges we face today and maximize our opportunities well into the future.”

Mr. Saucedo has broad experience in global multinational environments primarily serving the frequency control products area. Most recently, Mr. Saucedo held the position of General Manager, Standard Oscillators for Vectron International, a leading designer and manufacturer of Frequency Control Products used in the communications, industrial and military markets. Mr. Saucedo held various leadership positions at Vectron International over the course of nearly 20 years. Previous to Vectron International, Mr. Saucedo was with AT&T. Mr. Saucedo holds a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and an MBA, both from Boston University.

About CTS

CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial and computer markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS.”

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Contacts

CTS Corporation
Ashish Agrawal, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 574-523-3800

Contacts

CTS Corporation
Ashish Agrawal, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 574-523-3800