Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 4, 2024 — Ascential Technologies, a leading global provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly and test systems and services across a wide range of industries, has hired Erin Dillard as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of its Transportation and Test & Measurement Systems divisions.

As CCO, Dillard will drive the complete commercial business organization from strategic development and market segmentation objectives to execution. Dillard will also aim to enhance internal integration and alignment, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and establish metric-driven benchmarks.

“Erin is the perfect candidate for the role of CCO, bringing a true passion for transforming organizations and an ambitious, positive attitude everywhere she goes,” said Jeff Moss, CEO, Ascential Technologies. “With more than 20 years of global commercial experience and a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, we know Erin will accomplish great things here at Ascential Technologies.”

Dillard brings expansive experience in marketing, sales, business development and leadership to the role. Most recently, she worked for Dematic, being named the vice president of Marketing Communications in 2022, in which she focused on developing and implementing the company’s strategic marketing and communications blueprint across the globe. Prior to this role, she served in various vice president positions focused on global sales and global growth. As vice president of Global Sales & Service Enablement for Dematic, she developed and implemented commercial processes and training that resulted in more than $3.6 billion of order intake. 

Before joining Dematic, Dillard spent an impressive 17 years at General Electric (GE), starting as a sales and marketing associate and most recently holding the role of senior vice president of Global Sales for Current, powered by GE, leading the sales team in creating solutions for Fortune 500 customers.

Dillard holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Kelley School of Business, is a graduate of GE’s Experienced Commercial Leadership Program and participated in a KION Global Executive Program at INSEAD Business School in France. Additionally, she has received a variety of leadership recognitions throughout her career, including an Integrated Offerings Award and Best & Brightest Award from Dematic, as well as a Hero of Growth Award, CEO Leadership Award and more from GE.

The Ascential Technologies’Transportation (better known as Burke Porter) and Test & Measurement divisions serve a variety of markets including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, HVAC, white goods, heavy equipment, energy markets and more with automated assembly and testing solutions that ensure product safety and performance. Solutions encompass end-of-line-testing across vehicles including environmental compliance and onboard diagnostics, as well as equipment for balancing, vibrations, non-destructive, leak, hydraulic, and electrical and performance testing.

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Erin Dillard, CCO,
Transportation and Test & Measurement,
Ascential Technologies

About Ascential Technologies
Ascential Technologies, (formerly known as Burke Porter Group), designs, develops, and automates complex diagnostics, inspection and test processes across medical & life sciences, transportation, and test & measurement end markets. The company tackles customers’ most demanding, mission-critical challenges where the cost of failure is high. With more than 70 years of innovation experience, Ascential has a global presence and the expertise of more than 2,300 professionals across 40 locations, helping customers accelerate critical solution innovation, mitigate risk, drive competitive differentiation, and shorten time to market, at scale. The company’s uniqueness lies in its commitment to guiding customers through the entire product life cycle, from ideation to commercialization, where quality and safety matter most. Ascential’s customers include Fortune 100 leaders and disruptive innovators. Learn more at www.ascentialtech.com. 

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