Gleason Corporation has appointed Bijal Thakkar as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 6, 2026. With Bijal Thakkar’s appointment, Gleason reinforces its commitment to long-term growth while remaining focused on delivering innovative solutions that help customers succeed in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace. John J. Perrotti, Gleason Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Bijal brings deep experience, strong energy, and a proven track record of leadership working for different multi-national manufacturing companies. I am confident she will play an important role in advancing Gleason's global leadership in gear technology and other key markets." Bijal commented, "I am honored to assume the role of President and COO of Gleason Corporation. Gleason has a remarkable legacy of technological leadership and customer focus. I look forward to working with our talented employees around the world to build on that success, deliver value for our customers and advance our strategic objectives." Bijal Thakkar has more than 20 years of experience in senior strategic and business development positions across a broad range of manufacturing organizations. Most recently, she served as Vice President and General Manager of a major division at TE Connectivity. Earlier in her career, she held roles at Trane Technologies, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and General Electric.