Chris McHugh joins Zeus as Senior VP of Integrated Supply Chain

Zeus has appointed Chris McHugh as Senior Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain, responsible for overseeing end-to-end operations across all of the company’s manufacturing facilities.

In this newly created role, McHugh will drive operational improvements across the company’s global network, focusing on embedding world-class principles of operational excellence, safety and efficiency throughout the organization. He will support Zeus’ growth objectives by establishing strong operating system processes and standards across the organization, developing and maintaining solid customer relationships, and building, managing and developing a disciplined, focused and results-oriented operations team with a culture of continuous improvement.

“We are confident that Chris’ leadership and vision will contribute significantly to our operational success and help us accelerate our growth trajectory,” said Paddy O’Brien, CEO of Zeus. “His addition to our team underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in our supply chain operations and ultimately to delivering exceptional value to our customers.”

McHugh brings extensive experience in operations management and a track record of leading high-performing teams and implementing transformational initiatives. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Operations at Cadence Inc., a full-service medical device manufacturer and supplier. His expertise in optimizing processes and driving operational efficiencies will be invaluable as Zeus expands its capabilities.

McHugh holds a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and physics from Michigan Technological University, a Master of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, and postgraduate leadership training in international business from Columbia Business School.

“I am honored to join Zeus and contribute to its legacy of innovation and excellence,” said McHugh. “I look forward to working with this team to optimize our business processes and operating network so we can deliver products and achieve customer satisfaction.”

Headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Zeus says it is the world’s leading manufacturer of polymer extrusion and catheter designs. With more than 55 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics and other industries, Zeus provides solutions and enables innovation. The company employs more than 2,400 people worldwide and has offices in Aiken, Columbia, Gaston and Orangeburg, South Carolina; Branchburg, New Jersey; Chattanooga, Tennessee; San Jose, California; Arden Hills, Minnesota; and Letterkenny, Ireland.