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As Celestica's president and executive vice president Worldwide Sales and Business Development Craig H. Muhlhauser leads the company's global sales and business development initiatives and directs the organization's growth strategy. As such he is responsible for ensuring that the company is well positioned to anticipate and meet the rapidly changing needs of customers across various markets. Mr. Muhlhauser is also charged with driving a strong customer focus throughout all aspects of the organization.
Prior to joining Celestica in May 2005 Mr. Muhlhauser was the president and chief executive officer of Exide Technologies one of the world's largest producers and recyclers of lead acid batteries since September 2001. Before joining Exide Technologies Mr. Muhlhauser held the role of vice president Ford Motor Company and president Visteon Automotive Systems. Throughout his career Mr. Muhlhauser has worked across a range of diverse industries spanning the consumer industrial utility automotive and aerospace and defense sectors holding senior management positions at companies including United Technologies Asea Brown-Boveri Lucas Industries and General Electric.
Mr. Muhlhauser holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He is a member of the board of the New Jersey/New York Chapter of the National Association of Manufacturers and a member of the board of the University of Cincinnati Foundation. He is also active in local charities and community service. | 