John Yacoub
President, Chief Executive Officer
As President and CEO of Advanced Circuits,
Mr. Yacoub oversees the corporate operations and strategic planning for Advanced Circuits. In that capacity, he directs the management team in the implementation of strategies and policies that will enhance the company's competitive and dominant position as one of the top 10 PCB fabricators in North America. Yacoub joined the company as Chief Operating Officer in 1996 and in August of 2004 became President. His vision and direction has helped the company increase annual revenue from $5 million to over $55 million in 2008. During 2009 the Company continued to gain new customers at a record pace gaining market share and avoiding layoffs in spite of the economic downturn.
Yacoub came to Advanced Circuits to build on a vision of growth through delivering high quality printed circuit boards at a fair price to achieve the industry's best on-time delivery record. During his tenure, he has expanded production capabilities and has positioned Advanced Circuits as the premium North American PCB fabricator for not only prototypes but also large scale production. Expedites remain a speciality and Advanced Circuits has become a "lifesave" for many critical commercial and military projects. He has provided consistent focus and discipline to all areas of the business and takes personal pride in the achievements of the organization. Most importantly, Yacoub truly cares about each employee and has helped foster a corporate culture that gives everyone an opportunity to share in the company's success.
Prior to joining Advanced Circuits, Yacoub was Vice President of Finance and Operations at Downs Supply Company. Before that, he was Vice President of Finance & Operations for St. Anthony's Hospital (Beth Israel), where he oversaw 300 employees and played a large role in handling the purchase of the hospital by Sisters of Charity. Yacoub began his career in finance as an accountant for Price Waterhouse Cooper. Twice he has received the prestigious Who's Who award from Sterling's Directory.