With more than 33 years of international experience, Ritchie brings extensive expertise in strategic and operational sales and is expected to significantly strengthen CONEC’s global sales capabilities.
Allan Ritchie holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has held several key leadership roles throughout his career. He spent over ten years at SICK AG, where he led the Auto Ident and Vision Solutions division.
Most recently, he served as Global Sales Director Information & Controls at CentroMotion – Cross Control & Maximatecc, where he successfully developed global sales structures and expanded into new markets.
“We are delighted to welcome Allan Ritchie to CONEC. With his strong technical background and clear sales focus, he will provide important momentum — both in our core markets and as part of our international growth strategy,” says Christian Schumacher – General Manager CONEC Group.
Allan Ritchie’s key responsibilities will include:
- Creating synergies across existing business areas
- Expanding into new markets and industry sectors
- Strengthening CONEC’s brand visibility
- Enhancing global sales performance
Allan Ritchie is married and a father of three kids. His appointment marks a clear strategic step for CONEC: Sales strength, international focus, and customer proximity remain central pillars of the company’s vision for the future.
At the same time, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Christoph Zurell, who previously held the position of Director of Sales. His dedicated leadership and trusted collaboration have significantly contributed to shaping our sales organization. We wish him all the best and continued success in his future professional and personal endeavors.
CONEC delivers robust and flexible connectivity solutions for a wide range of applications.
For over 40 years, CONEC Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH has been synonymous with innovation, quality, and precision in the fields of connectors, cable assemblies, and enclosure technology. Our products are used worldwide – wherever robust and reliable connection solutions are required.
Deep vertical integration – state-of-the-art manufacturing technology With a high level of vertical integration – including turning machines (long lathe and rotary transfer machines), as well as wire EDM, sinker EDM, CNC milling, and horizontal and vertical injection molding machines – CONEC ensures quality, precision, and flexibility. Our production facilities enable us to respond quickly to customer needs and manufacture both prototypes and series products to the highest quality standards.
An integrated research and development department, along with an in-house toolmaking facility, highlights the technical expertise at our headquarters in Lippstadt.
Globally connected – locally strong As part of the internationally operating Amphenol Group, CONEC benefits from global growth and development opportunities. At the same time, we act with the agility and customer focus of a medium-sized enterprise.
Our customers come from a wide range of industries, including:
automation technology, industrial electronics, aerospace, telecommunications, energy, mechanical engineering, agriculture, and transportation.
Strong portfolio – tailored solutions Our product range includes connectors in the following categories:
• D-SUB / IP67 D-SUB
• IP67 RJ45 / USB 2.0 / Mini USB / Fiber Optic LC Duplex
• CONEC hybrid connectors
• Connectors for agricultural and construction machinery
• Circular connectors
• PCB connectors
• Customer-specific special solutions
We offer particular expertise in the integrated overmolding of components and assemblies, as well as in the development of application-specific solutions tailored precisely to our customers’ requirements.
Globally established CONEC operates internationally with its own subsidiaries and production sites in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Mexico.
Certified quality Our quality management system meets the requirements of the international DIN EN ISO 9001 standard, ensuring consistently high product quality.
CONEC Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH
Ostenfeldmark 16
59557 Lippstadt
Telefon: +49 (2941) 765-0
Telefax: +49 (2941) 765-65
http://www.conec.com
Marketing Communications Manager
Telefon: +49 (2941) 765-350
Fax: +49 (2941) 765-65
E-Mail: Katja.schade@conec.de
