Carlex Executive and Leadership Team

Ramzi Hermiz, the Chief Executive Officer & Director, Board at Carlex, directs the overarching strategic vision for automotive glass production. Overseeing the integration of manufacturing standards across North American facilities, the Chief Executive Officer & Director, Board ensures alignment with Central Glass corporate objectives. This leadership role involves managing board relations and driving long-term growth through the expansion of windshield and door glass product lines. By prioritizing operational efficiency and market competitiveness, Ramzi Hermiz directly impacts the company's ability to meet the rigorous demands of global automotive manufacturers. Through consistent focus on quality control and technological advancement, the Chief Executive Officer & Director, Board secures the market position of the organization. Hermiz maintains a rigorous standard for excellence, ensuring that every manufactured component meets safety specifications while supporting the broader mission of providing superior automotive glass solutions to the industry.

Zaida Carstens, the Chief Financial Officer at Carlex, directs the financial planning, reporting, and capital allocation strategies for the organization. Overseeing fiscal health, the Chief Financial Officer manages the budgetary requirements for large-scale automotive glass manufacturing operations. This leadership role involves analyzing market trends to inform investment decisions regarding new production technologies and facility upgrades. By maintaining rigorous financial controls, Zaida Carstens directly impacts the profitability and long-term sustainability of the company. Through collaboration with the executive team, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that capital resources support the strategic goals of the business. Carstens monitors cash flow and risk management, providing the necessary oversight to navigate the complexities of the automotive supply chain. The Chief Financial Officer drives financial transparency, ensuring that all fiscal activities align with the broader objectives of the parent organization, Central Glass, while fostering growth in the competitive automotive glass sector.

Richard Cummings, the Chief Operating Officer at Carlex, manages the daily manufacturing workflows for windshields, door glass, and sunroofs. Overseeing production facilities across the United States, the Chief Operating Officer optimizes supply chain logistics to ensure timely delivery to automotive partners. This leadership role involves coordinating with plant managers to maintain high output levels while reducing waste in the manufacturing process. By implementing lean production methodologies, Richard Cummings directly impacts the operational scalability of the company. Through constant monitoring of factory performance metrics, the Chief Operating Officer drives continuous improvement in product quality and safety standards. Cummings maintains a focus on operational agility, ensuring that manufacturing capabilities remain responsive to shifting market demands. The Chief Operating Officer executes complex production schedules, balancing resource allocation with the need for consistent, high-volume output to support the automotive industry's requirements for reliable glass components.

Timothy Fulton, the Chief Information Officer at Carlex, architects the digital infrastructure supporting automotive glass manufacturing and distribution. Overseeing enterprise systems, the Chief Information Officer integrates data analytics into the production cycle to enhance precision and efficiency. This leadership role involves securing the digital environment against threats while enabling seamless communication across regional manufacturing sites. By modernizing information technology frameworks, Timothy Fulton directly impacts the speed and accuracy of the company's operational processes. Through the implementation of advanced software solutions, the Chief Information Officer supports the tracking of windshield and sunroof inventory from production to final delivery. Fulton maintains a focus on technological innovation, ensuring that the organization leverages data to maintain a competitive edge in the automotive market. The Chief Information Officer drives digital transformation, aligning technical capabilities with the manufacturing mission to ensure that all systems remain robust, scalable, and fully integrated.