ESL Power Systems, a manufacturer of connecting devices for refrigerated containers, recently appointed Marcelo Gonzalez as president.
Michael Hellmers, who has been president of ESL for nearly 20 years, will continue to be engaged in the business as he moves into the positions of chief sales strategist and chairman of the board, the company said.
“Marcelo is the right new leader to drive ESL to the next level,” Hellmers said. “There is enormous opportunity ahead, and we couldn’t be happier with Marcelo joining our team to lead ESL and our customers to mutual success.”
ESL, which recently transitioned to a 100% employee-owned company through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), says it is primed to tackle challenges as the world emerges from COVID-19, and Gonzalez’s appointment is a reflection of the company’s strategic vision and commitment to growth.
Gonzalez has experience leading international organizations to “double-digit” growth, developing teams through coaching, and setting strategies, while aligning teams to achieve his “bold vision,” ESL said.
He holds a mechanical engineering degree, as well as an MBA. Originally from Argentina, he has lived in several countries while holding executive positions at Cavotec, based in Switzerland, where he worked for almost 18 years. His last professional challenge was leading the international operations at DART Aerospace.
Gonzalez will work with Michael Hellmers and David Helmers during the transition, ESL said.
“I am very excited to be joining ESL,” Gonzalez said. “I believe this is a tremendous opportunity to contribute in the continued growth of an organization that already has a great business model and a talented management team. We are well-positioned to bring ESL to a new level of performance and excellence.”
