IEEE Life Fellow Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler has been elected as the 2027 IEEE president-elect. Following his term as president-elect, he is set to begin serving as the organization’s president on January 1, 2028. Schindler secured the position with 16,421 votes, surpassing the 13,874 votes cast for Senior Member David Alan Koehler.
Strategic priorities
Schindler has outlined three primary objectives for his tenure as president-elect. He intends to strengthen the organization’s connection with industry by coordinating cross-geographic and cross-disciplinary events aimed at revitalizing professional activities, with a specific focus on young professionals. Furthermore, he plans to champion the modernization of IEEE’s digital infrastructure to replace manual processes with updated interfaces. Finally, he aims to prioritize technological advancement to support future generations by bolstering existing programs and initiatives.
As of the time of the announcement, the election results remain unofficial pending the formal acceptance of the IEEE Teller’s Committee report by the IEEE Board of Directors, which is scheduled for November.
Background and experience
A specialist in microwave semiconductor technology, Schindler is currently an independent consultant providing technical expertise and project management services. His career includes leadership roles as the CTO of Anlotek and as a director at Qorvo and the Boston design center of RFMD. Additionally, he held positions as an applications manager at IBM, an engineering manager at ATN Microwave, and a lab manager at Raytheon. Throughout his career, he has focused on the development of microwave integrated-circuit technology, contributing numerous publications and holding 11 patents.
Schindler is a veteran IEEE volunteer with over 30 years of service. His leadership experience within the organization includes serving as the 2024 vice president of IEEE Technical Activities, 2021–2022 Division IV director, and president of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTTS) in 2003. He has also been recognized with multiple awards, including the MTTS 2018 Distinguished Service Award and the 2015 N. Walter Cox Award.
Source: IEEE Spectrum
Original article: https://spectrum.ieee.org/schindler-2027-ieee-president-elect
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