DETROIT September 18, 2024 – Seraph is pleased to announce the appointment of John Stoner as our new President in North America. This marks an exciting step forward in our mission to deliver transformative results in manufacturing operations worldwide. John brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished career in the U.S. Army and subsequent leadership roles in consulting and industry. His background aligns perfectly with Seraph’s commitment to hands-on, effective solutions for our clients.
In his first few weeks, John will be visiting several active Seraph projects across North America and Europe with our Managing Directors.
John Stoner expressed his excitement about Seraph’s efforts in the medical device sector, saying:
“I am incredibly excited by the work Richard Payne and Manfred Maiers have been leading to help Seraph support our Medical Device clients. The results we’ve helped medical device manufacturers and suppliers achieve indicate there is lots of opportunity for value creation through operational excellence in the sector.”
Seraph founder Ambrose Conroy shared his enthusiasm for the company’s future:
“I’m incredibly excited about what his leadership will bring to our organization. John attended our Operational Excellence Awards event in Detroit and was able to see a lot of what makes our firm special in one night. There’s a big opportunity to scale this up, and John has the experience to help us make it happen. He’s been a leader in other consulting firms during periods of transformative growth. At the same time, he has a true appreciation for our operational capabilities and will be able to help a broader set of clients appreciate them.”
For over a decade, Seraph has been known for our ‘boots on the ground’ methodology. We work directly on-site, delivering tailored solutions for clients ranging from Global 500 companies to disruptive start-ups. Under John’s leadership, we are set to:
- Expand our work across a greater set of manufacturing verticals, including medical devices
- Broaden our service offering to address unmet client needs
- Deepen client partnerships across the globe with a continued focus on ROI
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master’s in Public Administration, International Politics & Economics from the Harvard Kennedy School.
As we embark on this new chapter, we invite our clients and partners to join us in welcoming John Stoner to the Seraph team. Together, we look forward to pushing the boundaries of operational excellence and delivering even greater value across the global manufacturing sector, including the rapidly evolving medical device industry.
Learn more about Seraph’s work in the Medical Device industry.
