Elementum 3D has appointed Andrew Crickenberger as its Chief Executive Officer, with founder Dr Jacob Nuechterlein transitioning to Chief Strategy Officer.
Nuechterlein will also continue to serve as Executive Chairman.
The appointment of Crickenberger comes as Elementum enters its 'next growth phase,' with the company expected to add to its product offering and target new industries.
Crickenberger joins Elementum 3D with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across the aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Throughout his career, he is said to have successfully led corporate strategy, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, venture investments, international partnerships, and new business development. Most recently, he served as Chief Growth Officer for NIOA Group, where he was responsible for corporate strategy and global business growth initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Earlier in his career, Crickenberger has served as Vice President of Strategy for the $2.5 billion Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris Technologies. In that role, he directed strategic planning for advanced propulsion systems, including tactical and strategic solid rocket motors, hypersonic propulsion, missile control systems, and liquid rocket engines for space launch and in-space propulsion. He was also a member of the leadership team that successfully completed L3Harris’ $4.7 billion acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne and the Vice President of Strategy for the $7B Integrated Mission Systems Segment. Crickenberger also spent 25 years with Northrop Grumman and led the commercial business at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
“I value the opportunity Elementum 3D has presented me and look forward to building on what its team has established within the additive manufacturing industry since 2014,” said Crickenberger. “My priority is to broaden Elementum 3D’s product portfolio, strengthen its position with existing customers, and accelerate entry into new markets. Elementum 3D has built an exceptional technology platform, and I’m excited to help lead the company’s next chapter of long-term growth and innovation.”
“As Elementum 3D enters its next phase of growth, I’m confident Andrew’s leadership experience and strategic vision make him the ideal person to guide the company forward,” Nuechterlein added. “Transitioning into the role of Chief Strategy Officer will allow me to focus on advancing our long-term technology roadmap. I’m incredibly proud of what this team has accomplished, and excited to see what we will achieve together under Andrew’s leadership.”
Crickenberger and Nuechterlein will work closely together over the coming weeks to ensure a seamless leadership transition as part of the company’s long-term succession plan.
