FORTEC Elektronik Aktiengesellschaft, a leading provider of display technology and power supply solutions, has announced a series of management appointments across its international subsidiaries as part of its organizational restructuring. The company aims to strengthen its second tier of management, broaden its leadership team, and delegate greater responsibility and decision-making authority to regional divisions.
In the Czech Republic, Martin Novak assumed the role of Managing Director of FORTEC CZ on June 1, 2026. Novak will oversee the existing production facility in Dysina and manage the planned relocation to a new production site, along with the company's expansion efforts. FORTEC CZ manufactures electronic assemblies and DC/DC converters and assembles displays with touchscreens. Novak brings over 20 years of international management experience in logistics, production, automotive operations, and operational management. His expertise includes production and logistics management, process optimization, change management, and organizational development.
At FORTEC US, Paul Hooper took on the position of Managing Director and Chief Revenue Officer on July 1, 2026. Previously, Hooper served as Managing Director of Sales at FORTEC UK, where he successfully restructured and developed the sales and marketing operations. In his new role, he will focus on driving organic growth and expanding the company's market position in the U.S., working alongside co-Managing Director Scott Makboulian to broaden the company's presence in North America. With more than 30 years in the international electronics industry, Hooper brings extensive expertise in market analysis, leadership, and sales.
Rhett Evans will succeed Paul Hooper at FORTEC UK effective September 8, 2026. Evans has over 25 years of experience in the electronics industry, with deep knowledge in embedded computing, display technologies, and customized system solutions. His background includes electronic engineering and extensive sales and management experience.
Patrick von Unold will take over as Managing Director of FORTEC Integrated on October 1, 2026. FORTEC Integrated is an internationally active provider of display technology and embedded computing and plays a key role in research and development within the FORTEC Group. Von Unold has extensive international management experience in the electronics industry, particularly in embedded electronics, display and touch technologies, and human-machine interfaces. His sector experience spans medical technology, automation, and transport, combining technical expertise with product strategy and manufacturing processes.
“With these personnel decisions, we are implementing a key part of the FORTEC Group's new growth strategy. We are strengthening regional divisions and giving them greater scope to respond to market specifics, while benefiting from the strength of an internationally active group,” said Michael Spatny, COO of FORTEC, explaining the appointments.
The FORTEC Group, founded in 1984, operates internationally as a distributor of power supplies, embedded systems, and displays, and now offers custom developments and complete system designs. The group has sites in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, the USA, the Czech Republic, and Egypt. For more information, visit www.fortecag.de.
These appointments signal FORTEC's commitment to decentralizing decision-making and empowering regional leaders to respond to local market conditions. For HR vendors, this move highlights a trend in multinational companies to strengthen regional management structures, which could lead to more localized talent management strategies and increased demand for HR solutions that support distributed leadership. The emphasis on experienced leaders with international backgrounds also underscores the importance of global leadership development programs. As FORTEC expands its regional capabilities, HR technology vendors may find opportunities to offer tools that facilitate cross-border collaboration, performance management, and talent mobility.
