SPIROL International Holding Corporation Board of Directors announced the unanimous decision to appoint Jeffrey F. Koehl as chairman of SPIROL International Holding Corporation. Koehl joined the company in 1997, and has been serving as chairman and CEO of SPIROL International Corporation since his appointment in 2010.
Koehl succeeds his father, Hans H. Koehl, who passed on November 30th, 2023. Serving as chairman of SPIROL since his appointment in 1969, Hans retired from active management of the company in 2004 after 45 of dedicated service. His vision, dedication, and passion led to the transformation of SPIROL from being a small, family-owned business in Northeast Connecticut into a world-renowned manufacturing company with locations on four continents and in 13 countries.
SPIROL was co-founded in 1948 (then called Connecticut Engineering and Manufacturing Company) by Koehl’s father and grandfather, Herman J. Koehl, Hans A. Prym, and Walther G. von Conta. After 75 years, the families of the three founding members are all still intimately involved with the company, with two serving as Directors on the Board.
While succeeding his father as chairman is no insignificant task, Koehl is uniquely qualified for the position.
As stated by Peter von Conta, non-executive director of SPIROL and grandson of co-founder Walther G. von Conta, “As both a Shareholder and Director, I feel we are extremely fortunate to have planned for this natural succession and seamless transition to the Chairmanship. With Jeff, we undoubtedly have the leadership in place that will continue the unwavering commitment to our vision and values needed to ensure SPIROL’s continued success for generations to come.”
Koehl earned his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Brown University, and his MBA from Boston College. He has over 26 years of experience at SPIROL and has held a number of leadership positions prior to being appointed Chairman and CEO of SPIROL International.
Under Koehl’s direction, SPIROL has achieved profound success and growth including the establishment of numerous wholly-owned subsidiaries as well as the recent acquisition of Ford Aerospace in South Shields, England.
Given his proven accomplishments and his demonstrated capacity to skillfully lead the company through numerous unprecedented and extraordinary challenges, Jeff has the complete faith of the shareholders and support of the Board of Directors.
“As we embark on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, Jeff is uniquely equipped to lead us through this pivotal era,” said von Conta. “We are excited about the future of SPIROL and look forward to the Company’s next chapter under Jeff’s strategic leadership as Chairman of the Board.”
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