Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler Is 2027 IEEE President-Elect

He has been an active volunteer for more than 30 years Joanna Goodrich is the associate editor of The Institute. Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler is the 2027 IEEE president-elect. IEEE Life FellowManfred “Fred” J. Schindlerhas been elected as the 2027IEEE president-elect. He will begin serving as president on 1 January 2028. Schindler, who was nominated by theIEEE Board of Directors, received 16,421 votes in the election. Senior MemberDavid Alan Koehlerreceived 13,874 votes. Schindler’s Top 3 Goals as President-ElectStrengthen IEEE’s connection with industry by coordinating events across geography, industry, and technology to revitalize professional activities, especially ones for young professionals.Champion the improvement of IEEE’s digital infrastructure to eliminate manual processes and modernize interfaces.Prioritize the advancement of technology to benefit future generations by expanding and supporting IEEE initiatives and programs. At press time, the results were unofficial until theIEEE Board of Directorsaccepts the IEEE Teller’s Committee report in November. Schindler, an expert in microwave semiconductor technology, is an independent consultant supporting clients with technical expertise, due diligence, andproject management. Throughout his career, he led the development of microwave integrated-circuit technology, from lab demonstrations to high-volume commercial products. He has numerous technical publications and holds 11patents. Schindler served as CTO of Anlotek, and director ofQorvoandRFMD’s Boston design center. He was applications manager atIBM, engineering manager at ATN Microwave, and a lab manager atRaytheon. An IEEE volunteer for more than 30 years, Schindler served as the 2024 vice president ofIEEE Technical Activitiesand the 2021–2022 Division IV director. He was chair of theIEEE Conferences Committeefrom 2015 to 2018 and president of theIEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society(MTTS) in 2003. He received the society’s 2018Distinguished Service Awardand its 2015 N. Walter Cox Award. His award-winning micro-business column has appeared inIEEE Microwave Magazinesince 2011. He also led the 2025One IEEE to Enable Strategic Investments in Innovations and Public Imperative Activities adhoc committee. Schindler is anIEEE–Eta Kappa Nuhonorary life member and a MTTS honorary life member. Joanna Goodrichis the associate editor ofThe Institute, covering the work and accomplishments of IEEE members and IEEE and technology-related events. She has a master's degree in health communications from Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, N.J.