Rogers Corporation Announces Executive Changes

Published: 2025-07-14 10:20:19 ET ROG

Published on 07/14/2025 at 10:20

The Board of Directors of Rogers Corporation announced that Colin Gouveia has left his position as President and has resigned from the Board on July 12, 2025. Ali El-Haj has been named the company?s interim President. Mr. El-Haj brings global leadership experience in key Rogers markets and is well-positioned to advance the company?s strategic direction during this transition.

Mr. El-Haj is a seasoned CEO with over 30 years of international experience leading growth, turnarounds, and strategic expansion in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Most recently, he guided Techniplas, a Tier 1 supplier, through multiple acquisitions, complex COVID-19 supply chain challenges, and securing several contracts with European OEMs. Prior to that, Mr. El-Haj served as President and CEO of CAP-CON Automotive Technologies, where he expanded Casco Products into a global leader in sensor and connectivity systems, and simultaneously led ARC Automotive through a major turnaround. Mr. El-Haj holds a master?s degree in physics/quantum mechanics from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor?s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Bridgeport.