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Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler Is 2027 IEEE President-Elect
IEEE Life Fellow Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler has been elected as the 2027 IEEE president-elect . He will begin serving as president on 1 January 2028. Schindler, who was nominated by the IEEE Board of Directors , received 16,421 votes in the election. Senior Member David Alan Koehler received 13,874 votes. Schindler’s Top 3 Goals as President-Elect Strengthen 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 the IEEE Board of Directors accepts the IEEE Teller’s Committee rep

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IEEE Life Fellow Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler has been elected as the 2027 IEEE president-elect . He will begin serving as president on 1 January 2028. Schindler, who was nominated by the IEEE Board of Directors , received 16,421 votes in the election. Senior Member David Alan Koehler received 13,874 votes. Schindler’s Top 3 Goals as President-Elect Strengthen 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 the IEEE Board of Directors accepts the IEEE Teller’s Committee rep
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According to IEEE Spectrum’s source item, Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler Is 2027 IEEE President-Elect, IEEE Life Fellow Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler has been elected as the 2027 IEEE president-elect . He will begin serving as president on 1 January 2028. Schindler, who was nominated by the IEEE Board of Directors , received 16,421 votes in the election. Senior Member David Alan Koehler received 13,874 votes. Schindler’s Top 3 Goals as President-Elect Strengthen 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 the IEEE Board of Directors accepts the IEEE Teller’s Committee rep
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