Chairperson Emeritus of Novanta Inc. [Nasdaq: NOVT] Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Mr. Bershad became Chairperson Emeritus in May 2021. He previously served as Director and Chairperson of the Novanta Board of Directors from July 2010 until May 2021.
Mr. Bershad was the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of EMCOR Group, Inc. [NYSE: EME], a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses from May 2013 until May 2018. Mr. Bershad was Chairperson of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Axsys Technologies, Inc. (“Axsys”), a manufacturer of surveillance and imaging equipment, from 1986 until 2009. Prior thereto, he was a Managing Director of Lehman Brothers, Inc., an investment banking firm, and its predecessor firms, where he held a series of senior management positions in private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Bershad has an invaluable background in investment banking, finance and business and played an instrumental role in the Company’s growth trajectory during his tenure as the Chairperson.