Bill Fitzgerald
About Bill Fitzgerald
Bill Fitzgerald serves as the Director of Life Sciences - Engineering Solutions at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in business development and engineering solutions, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies over his career.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Bill Fitzgerald serves as the Director of Life Sciences - Engineering Solutions at Plexus Corp. since 2018. In this role, he focuses on providing engineering solutions tailored to the life sciences sector. His responsibilities include overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with client needs. Fitzgerald's leadership is characterized by a collaborative approach, fostering teamwork and innovation within his department.
Previous Experience at Plexus Corp
Fitzgerald has held multiple positions at Plexus Corp. prior to his current role. He was the Vice President of Business Development, Engineering Solutions from 2013 to 2016, and he also served as Sr. Director - Business Development, Engineering Solutions from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as Director & Global Process Owner - Customer Development, Engineering Solutions from 2017 to 2018, and as Sr. Director - Business Development, Industrial/Commercial Sector from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Bill Fitzgerald holds an MBA in International Business & Strategic Management from Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. He also completed Executive & Management Development studies at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business. Fitzgerald earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic analysis, product management, and program management.
Career Background
Fitzgerald's career spans several notable companies. He worked at COM DEV as Vice President of Sales from 1998 to 2001 and served as Staff Product Line Manager at Scientific-Atlanta (A Cisco Company) from 1987 to 1995. He also held positions at Aviat Networks and Andrew Corporation (A CommScope Company), where he was Product Line Business Manager. His diverse experience includes roles in both domestic and international markets.
Skills and Specializations
Fitzgerald possesses a strong technical background in wireless and satellite communications. He is skilled in business process and tool design, account development, and market expansion. His expertise extends to EMS Solutions, which encompasses electronics design, manufacturing, and aftermarket services. Fitzgerald is recognized for his ability to mentor high-performance teams and for his exceptional customer care skills.