NEENAH, WI, February 17, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Scott L. Theune has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Theune has demonstrated a distinguished career in operations management, supply chain and quality management, earning recognition for his expertise and leadership within Plexus Corp. Over the past two years, he has served as chief quality officer, where he has led a culture-driven transformation that revitalized a newly formed team through new leadership and a structured change journey. Under his guidance, the team's work in quality culture and change management was recognized as the overall winner of the company's annual internal competition for change management and continuous improvement. In this role, Mr. Theune has been responsible for aligning priorities through structured annual planning, reviewing objectives, identifying key initiatives and ensuring that efforts remain aligned and effective across the organization. He is also known for investing in people by prioritizing mentoring, coaching, and development to help team members grow, build confidence and succeed in their roles. His ability to identify operational gaps, drive customer value and collaborate across all organizational levels has been instrumental in delivering effective solutions.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Theune served as regional president of the Americas at Plexus Corp. from 2019 to 2023. During this period, he oversaw operations throughout the Americas region, focusing on strategic growth, operational excellence and talent development. He was recognized for navigating complex situations while bringing strong cultural awareness and adaptability to his leadership. Notably, he led a cross-cultural manufacturing partnership beyond financial metrics, consistently emphasizing people, alignment and long-term value creation.
From 2016 to 2019, Mr. Theune served as senior vice president of supply chain at Plexus Corp., where he managed global supply chain strategies and operations. His responsibilities included optimizing procurement processes, supplier relationships and logistics networks to support business objectives. He leveraged his adaptability and learning agility to build high-performing organizations even when stepping into functions where he had no formal background.
Between 2009 and 2016, Mr. Theune was vice president of supply chain at Plexus Corp., where he continued to develop robust supply chain frameworks that enhanced efficiency and supported company growth. His leadership was marked by a commitment to developing talent, creating opportunities for advancement and building teams where individuals felt supported and valued.
From 2006 to 2009, Mr. Theune served as vice president of supply chain operations at Plexus Corp., integrating supply chain functions with broader operational goals. He played a key role in driving customer value through effective collaboration across departments.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Theune served as tech ops director at Plexus Corp. from 2002 to 2005, overseeing technical operations and contributing to process improvements that strengthened the organization's capabilities through best practice sharing.
He began his tenure at Plexus Corp. as manufacturing leader from 1993 to 2002 in Neenah, Wisconsin, where he managed production teams and implemented focused factories and customer focus teams in manufacturing operations.
Throughout more than three decades with Plexus Corp., Mr. Theune has taken great pride in mentoring individuals, fostering talent development and helping others grow their careers. He has remained intentional in his approach to attracting strong talent, developing it thoughtfully and supporting successful career progression within his teams.
Mr. Theune's academic background includes a master's certification in global supply chain management from Michigan State University, earned in 2016. This advanced credential has provided him with comprehensive knowledge of global logistics strategies, which have directly contributed to his success in various executive roles at Plexus Corp. He also holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, awarded in 1988. His education laid the foundation for his analytical approach to problem-solving and process optimization throughout his career.
He attributes his achievements to a combination of strong drive, continual learning and meaningful relationships cultivated over time. Mr. Theune emphasizes that as leaders grow, success shifts from finding the correct answers to asking the right questions, a philosophy that has enabled him to navigate complexity, unite teams and create lasting value for both employees and customers.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Mr. Theune is actively involved with several civic-minded organizations. He serves on the advisory boards of the Women in Electronics Organization and Marquette University's College of Business Administration. Additionally, he is a member of the corporate board for the Young Men's Christian Association and volunteers with both The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Valley Kids Foundation.
Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Mr. Theune enjoys traveling, sports and spending time with his family outside of work. Family remains central in his life; together with his wife, they cherish strong family networks built over generations and now embrace their new chapter as grandparents with the arrival of their first grandchild, an experience he finds especially meaningful.
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