VulcanForms appoints Kevin Kassekert as CEO and Jay Martin president
September 20, 2024
VulcanForms, based in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA, has announced the appointments of Kevin Kassekert as CEO and Jay Martin as president. Along with scaling technology and operations, Kassekert and Martin will be particularly focused on growing key customer engagements within the medical, aerospace/defence, and consumer technology markets, as well as new areas.
“Kevin and Jay bring incredible experience and their leadership will drive us to scale VulcanForms’ innovative production system hand-in-hand with the product roadmaps of our customers,” stated John Hart, co-founder and board member of VulcanForms, and Department Head of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. “Our team and customers will benefit greatly from their understanding of the market and regulatory landscapes, and from their passion for advanced technology and organisational development.”
Kevin Kassekert
Kassekert brings over twenty-five years of leadership experience in high-tech, high-volume manufacturing environments. He joins VulcanForms following more than four years as Chief Operating Officer of Redwood Materials, where Kassekert was reported to have played a role in developing the company from a startup to a major player in Li-Ion battery recycling, refining, and battery materials manufacturing.
“I have always been deeply interested in disruptive technology and scaling manufacturing and I am thrilled to join and lead the extremely talented team at VulcanForms,” said Kassekert. “I’m eager to build upon the solid foundation laid by Martin Feldmann, whose leadership and dedication were pivotal in shaping the company’s vision and product development. The potential of VulcanForms’ technology is immense and will redefine manufacturing not only in the US, but also on a global scale.”
Prior to Redwood Materials, Kassekert spent over seven years at Tesla, where he led Global Infrastructure Development (Superchargers, Factories), People (HR, Recruiting, Total Rewards), and Places (Real Estate, Construction, Facility Operations). Some notable achievements include completion of the first US cross-country Supercharger network and the design, construction, and operational ramp of the world’s first, and at the time largest, Li-Ion battery Gigafactory in Nevada, USA.
Prior to Tesla, Kassekert spent thirteen years in the semiconductor industry at Cypress Semiconductor and Silicon Valley Technology Center (SVTC) in leadership roles ranging from production operations to process engineering and product commercialisation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration and global management.
Jay Martin
Jay Martin, who will join the company as president, brings experience in developing and scaling advanced technologies within the medical device industry. As President of Globus Medical, he oversaw all aspects of imaging, navigation, and robotic product development and commercialisation, driving a fast launch and building a 250-person organisation from its beginnings. His team led the company from a worth of $450 million to $2 billion.
“I am thrilled to join VulcanForms and have the opportunity to drive impact at such a pivotal time for the company,” Martin stated. “My passion for building strong teams and driving commercial success aligns with the trajectory of VulcanForms, and I look forward to supporting the advancement of innovation that is critical to the future of manufacturing in the US and across the globe.”
As VulcanForms President, Martin will focus on scaling operations, leading go-to-market strategies, and accelerating the commercialisation of VulcanForms’ manufacturing solutions. He will oversee all aspects of commercialisation, sales, and marketing as the company’s breakthrough capabilities drive product innovation across its key customer verticals.
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