Zeus has appointed Chris McHugh as senior vice president of Integrated Supply Chain. responsible for overseeing end-to-end operations across the company’s manufacturing facilities.

In this newly-created role, McHugh will drive operational improvements across the company’s global network, focusing on embedding best-in-class operational excellence, safety, and efficiency principles throughout the organization. He will support Zeus’ growth objectives by establishing strong operating system processes and standards across the organization, developing and sustaining robust customer relationships, and building, managing, and developing a disciplined, focused, and outcomes-driven operations team with a culture of continuous improvement.

“We are confident that Chris’s leadership and vision will significantly contribute to our operational success and help to accelerate our growth trajectory,” Zeus CEO Paddy O’Brien said. “His addition to our team underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in our supply chain operations and, ultimately, delivering exceptional value to our customers.”

McHugh brings extensive experience in operations management, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and implementing transformative initiatives. Most recently, he was vice president of Operations at Cadence Inc., a full-service medical device manufacturer and supplier. His expertise in optimizing processes and driving operational efficiency will be invaluable as Zeus expands its capabilities. 

McHugh earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and physics from Michigan Technological University, a masters of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, and a postgraduate executive education in International Business from Columbia Business School.

“I am honored to join Zeus and contribute to its legacy of innovation and excellence,” McHugh stated. “I look forward to working with this team to optimize our business processes and operational network to deliver products and customer satisfaction.”

Headquartered in Orangeburg, S.C., Zeus claims to be the world’s leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer. With more than 55 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and other industries, Zeus provides solutions and enables innovation. The company employs more than 2,400 people worldwide with facilities in Aiken, Columbia, Gaston, and Orangeburg, S.C.; Branchburg, N.J.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; San Jose, Calif.; Arden Hills, Minn.; and Letterkenny, Ireland.