Tide Rock announces Nick Kendall-Jones as new CEO of ISC
San Diego-based unlevered buyout firm, Tide Rock, has announced the appointment of Nick Kendall-Jones as CEO of Interconnect Solutions Company (ISC). ISC specializes in the production of overmolded cable assemblies and interconnects, as well as complex electromechanical solutions for harsh environmental applications. Last month, ISC announced the purchase of MX Electronics’ Santa Ana facility and its assets.
“Nick is an experienced global business leader who is passionate about building high-performing cross-functional teams,” comments Mark Papp, Tide Rock YieldCo president, “Driving growth through the development of new products, commercial excellence and being close to the customer is essential to the success of any business. Nick’s disciplined approach to executing these principles will benefit the business.”
Most recently, Kendall-Jones was President of Precision and Science Technologies at Ingersoll-Rand, the global flow-making and industrial products manufacturer, where he grew the business to a $1B+ segment. Previously, he held leadership positions in precision flow control and fluid management as division president of Accudyne Industries, Crane Co. and Xylem, Inc. Kendall-Jones began his career in finance with ITT Corporation, where he served in various pan-European strategy and business development roles, before transitioning to a global lean six sigma operations position.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join ISC, a company with a talented team, loyal customers and an impressive track record,” Kendall-Jones said. “We are uniquely positioned to provide outstanding service, quality and reliability to customers in a variety of end markets, where business-critical solutions are required every day. I am excited to work with the team to maintain our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers and give our employees the opportunity to thrive in an environment of continuous improvement.”
Born and raised in the UK, Kendall-Jones holds a degree in Business and Finance, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Champion and trained at the Ashridge Strategic Leadership Development Program.
Michael Engler, joined Tide Rock as CEO of ISC in 2019. For the past year, Engler has been CEO of ISC and Plastic Molding Technology (“PMT”). With the appointment of Kendall-Jones, Engler will be able to focus on the integration and growth of PMT, a manufacturer of plastic parts through injection molding, thermoforming, extrusion and other processes. “Michael had been successful in integrating 3 ISC companies into a world-class facility in Fountain Valley serving major global clients. With Nick joining ISC, Michael can focus on continuing to build PMT into a world-class leader in large-scale plastic component manufacturing. says Papp.
