Universal Electronics Inc. announced that its board of directors unanimously appointed Richard K. Carnifax, the company's Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer and principal executive officer, effective July 14, 2025. Mr. Carnifax has served as COO since May 2025, having joined the company in May 2020 as Vice President, Global Supply Chain. This appointment ensures leadership continuity during the ongoing search for a permanent CEO.
Mr. Carnifax's background includes extensive operational experience, having been promoted to Vice President, Operations in July 2022 and Senior Vice President, Global Operations in February 2023. Prior to joining UEI, he held COO and VP of Operations roles at Cast Nylons and various operational positions at Air Enterprises. His internal promotion to interim CEO leverages his deep understanding of the company's operations.
Additionally, the board appointed John Mutch and Michael D. Burger as members of the Audit Committee, effective July 14, 2025. They replace William C. Mulligan and Romulo C. Pontual, while Edward K. Zinser will continue to serve as chair of the committee. These changes to a key board committee are important for corporate governance and oversight.
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