Tom Jacobson
About Tom Jacobson
Tom Jacobson serves as the Vice President of Global Operations at Ergotron, where he focuses on empowering decision-making and enhancing operational efficiency. With extensive experience in the medical device and life sciences sectors, he is known for driving significant organizational change and improving time to market.
Current Role at Ergotron
Tom Jacobson serves as the Vice President of Global Operations at Ergotron, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on empowering decision-making at the lowest possible level to enhance execution speed. His leadership is aimed at aligning technical talent with commercialization strategies to significantly improve time to market.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Prior to his current role, Jacobson held various positions that contributed to his expertise in operations management. He worked at TSI Incorporated as Vice President of Engineering and New Product Development from 2016 to 2023, and as Vice President of Operations from 2005 to 2016. His tenure at Gentra Systems included roles as Director of Operations and Vice President of Operations, spanning from 2000 to 2005.
Educational Background
Tom Jacobson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management from The University of Dallas. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective leadership in operations.
Industry Expertise
Jacobson has extensive experience across multiple sectors, including medical devices, life sciences, and precision measurement equipment. He is known for utilizing lean principles to enhance operational performance and streamline supply chains, which contributes to improved margins and working capital.
Career Progression at Abbott Laboratories
At Abbott Laboratories, Jacobson held several roles that shaped his career in operations. He served as a Manufacturing Engineer from 1996 to 1998, followed by positions as Senior Production Supervisor and Operations Quality Section Manager between 1998 and 2000. His experiences at Abbott laid the groundwork for his future leadership roles in operations.