Brenda Towne
About Brenda Towne
Brenda Towne serves as the Customer Director at Plexus Corp. and has extensive experience in leadership roles at major companies, including Hewlett-Packard and Celestica, along with a strong academic background in accounting and business administration.
Work at Plexus
Brenda Towne has served as Customer Director at Plexus Corp. since 2009. In this role, she focuses on customer-driven leadership, orchestrating complex programs, and solidifying teams to achieve superior results. Her tenure at Plexus spans 15 years, during which she has contributed to the company's growth and success in Exeter, NH.
Previous Experience at Hewlett-Packard
Before joining Plexus, Brenda Towne worked at Hewlett-Packard from 1988 to 1997. She held the positions of Group Controller and Strategic Planning Manager over her nine-year tenure. Her experience at Hewlett-Packard provided her with a strong foundation in financial management and strategic planning.
Experience at Celestica
Brenda Towne was employed at Celestica from 1997 to 2007, serving as Senior Director in various capacities including Market Development, Marketing Operations, Sales, Business Development, and Customer Units. Her decade-long experience at Celestica contributed to her expertise in market strategy and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Brenda Towne holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. She possesses extensive expertise in organizational change and complex strategy development within large multinational corporations. Her skills include team building, proposal generation, and problem resolution.
Board Membership and Current Role at Web Industries
Brenda Towne serves on the board of one of the largest Employee Owned Companies (ESOP) in the country. Additionally, she has been an Independent Director at Web Industries since 2014. In this role, she brings her manufacturing and industry experience to the board during a period of exponential growth, enhancing the company's strategic direction.