Ron Voigt Appointed to Michelman Board of Directors

Voigt brings global leadership experience in materials science, manufacturing, and commercial strategy to support Michelman’s continued growth.

CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Voigt to its Board of Directors. Voigt is Chief Executive Officer of Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a global materials science company specializing in advanced hard and super-hard materials for industrial applications.

Voigt has extensive experience leading global business-to-business companies through growth and change. His work in materials science, manufacturing, commercial strategy, and employee engagement aligns with Michelman’s priorities as the company expands internationally.

“Ron has spent his career building global industrial businesses and helping teams turn strategy into measurable results,” said Steve Shifman, Executive Chairman of the Board at Michelman. “He asks direct questions, listens carefully, and brings valuable perspective on how to build on our strengths as we expand into new markets and applications. That approach, along with his experience in growth and organizational change, will serve Michelman well.”

Voigt has served as CEO of Hyperion since 2018, driving growth through operational investment, new technologies, and acquisitions, while emphasizing employee engagement. Previously, he was President of X-Rite Pantone, Commercial President of Tektronix, and President, Industrial Automation at Kollmorgen. Earlier in his career, he held several positions at Delphi Automotive Systems and General Motors Corporation, most recently serving as Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Director of the steering business unit within Delphi Steering.

“Michelman’s combination of engineered solutions, global reach, and a clear commitment to People, Planet, and Profit made the Board role a logical extension of the work I have done throughout my career,” said Voigt. “I have been impressed by the candor of the Board and leadership team and their willingness to look directly at where performance can improve and then act on it. I look forward to supporting Michelman’s growth and working with an experienced group of leaders focused on continuous improvement.”

Michelman welcomes Ron to the Board and looks forward to his contributions.
 
About Michelman
Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging, and fibers & composites markets. The company’s surface additives and polymeric binders are used by leading manufacturers around the world to enhance performance attributes and add value in applications including wood and floor care products, metal and industrial coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, fibers, and composites. Michelman is well known as an innovator in the development of barrier and functional coatings, and digital printing press primers that are used in the production of consumer and industrial packaging and paper products, labels, and commercially printed materials. Michelman serves its customers with production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, product development and technical service centers in several major global markets, and a worldwide team of highly trained business development personnel.

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