GoKawiilManfred J. Schindler Elected 2027 IEEE President-Elect
IEEE Life Fellow Manfred "Fred" J. Schindler has won election as 2027 IEEE president-elect, securing 16,421 votes against Senior Member David Alan Koehler's 13,874. He will assume the presidency on 1 January 2028, pending the IEEE Board's acceptance of the Teller's Committee report in November.
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Schindler's stated priorities—deeper industry ties, digital modernization, and support for emerging technology initiatives—suggest a push to make IEEE more responsive to professionals and industry needs. His long record as a microwave technology executive and three decades of IEEE volunteer leadership could shape how the organization balances technical tradition with institutional modernization.
- Schindler won with 16,421 votes versus Koehler's 13,874 in the IEEE presidential election.
- He will serve as president-elect before formally becoming IEEE president on 1 January 2028.
- His top goals include industry engagement, digital infrastructure upgrades, and advancing technology for future generations.
Source: spectrum.ieee.org — Joanna Goodrich, 2026-10-21
Published there as: “Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler Is 2027 IEEE President-Elect”
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