Leadership

Rich McManus, Chief Executive Officer

Rich Manus serves as the Chief Executive Officer of AEM, Inc., where he is responsible for the company’s overarching strategic vision and the execution of key growth initiatives designed to enhance market position and profitability.

Rich brings more than 35 years of distinguished leadership experience within global aerospace enterprises. His extensive career includes a series of executive leadership positions across the aerospace and defense sectors. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Polymer Solutions and as President of QRP, a subsidiary of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing

Gregory Chapman, Chief Financial Officer

Gregory Chapman serves as the Chief Financial Officer of AEM, Inc., where he leads the company’s global financial strategy, accounting, and fiscal management. With a comprehensive background in corporate finance, he is responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization and supporting long-term growth through rigorous capital allocation.

Gregory has over 27 years of extensive experience in executive financial roles for major industrial and technology-driven companies. Before AEM, he held senior financial leadership positions where he managed complex fiscal operations, including leading value creation initiatives and mergers and acquisitions. His expertise lies in bridging financial data with operational strategy to improve enterprise value and ensure fiscal stability across the company’s global business units.

Fernando Spada, Chief Commercial Officer

Fernando Spada serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of AEM, Inc., where he oversees the company’s global commercial strategy, including sales, marketing, and business development. With over 25 years of experience in the technology and industrial sectors, he focuses on expanding AEM’s market footprint and strengthening customer relationships worldwide.

Before joining AEM, he held numerous senior leadership roles at global enterprises, where he was responsible for driving revenue growth and navigating complex international markets. His expertise spans the electronics and materials technology industries, with a focus on aligning product capabilities with evolving global demand. Throughout his career, he has successfully led multi-disciplinary teams through transformative growth periods to ensure long-term sustainable market leadership.

Conrado Hinojosa, Chief Operations Officer

Conrado Hinojosa is the Chief Operating Officer of AEM, Inc., where he oversees global operations, manufacturing, and supply chain management. An executive with over 25 years of experience, he specializes in driving operational excellence within the automotive, electronics, and materials technology sectors.

In his current capacity, he manages multi-site organizations and large-scale global teams to ensure seamless execution across AEM’s footprint. His professional background includes high-level leadership roles at prominent organizations, including Littelfuse. His career has focused on the strategic integration of R&D and general management to translate complex business structures into efficient operations. He has extensive experience in managing production scaling and operational transitions through organic growth and acquisitions.