Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) appointed Ali El-Haj as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately, according to a company statement.

El-Haj had been serving as interim CEO before receiving the permanent appointment. "As interim CEO, Ali has driven improved execution and brought greater focus to innovation priorities, positioning Rogers for sustained performance," said Armand Lauzon, Chair of the Board.

The new CEO brings over 30 years of international experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Most recently, he led Techniplas, a Tier 1 supplier, through acquisitions and supply chain challenges. Previously, El-Haj served as President and CEO of CAP-CON Automotive Technologies, where he expanded Casco Products into sensor and connectivity systems, while simultaneously leading ARC Automotive through a turnaround.

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.

"I am honored to be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers at this critical time," El-Haj said. "The Company has a strong foundation, including differentiated technologies, leading positions in its markets, and a talented global team."

Rogers Corporation is a Chandler, Arizona-based manufacturer of engineered materials used in applications including electric vehicles, automotive safety systems, mobile devices, renewable energy, and wireless infrastructure. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Asia and Europe.