Celestica (NYSE: CLS) taps Steven Dorwart to lead Connectivity and Cloud Solutions
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Celestica Inc. announced a leadership transition in its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions segment. Effective July 6, 2026, long-time executive Steven Dorwart has been appointed President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, succeeding Jason Phillips, who plans to retire at the end of the year.
Jason Phillips will remain in an advisory role through year-end to support a smooth handover. Dorwart is a 21-year veteran of Celestica and previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Accounts, CCS, bringing deep customer relationships and knowledge of the competitive landscape.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Effective date of new CCS President: July 6, 2026
Retirement timing for Jason Phillips: End of this year
Tenure of Steven Dorwart at Celestica: 21 years
3 metrics
Effective date of new CCS President
July 6, 2026
Appointment of Steven Dorwart as President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions
Retirement timing for Jason Phillips
End of this year
Planned retirement of former President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions
Tenure of Steven Dorwart at Celestica
21 years
Company veteran background cited in leadership announcement
Key Terms
Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, data center infrastructure, hyperscaler customers, Inline XBRL, +1 more
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Connectivity and Cloud Solutions financial
"Celestica Announces Leadership Transition in its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions Segment"
data center infrastructure technical
"a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions"
Data center infrastructure includes the physical equipment and systems—such as servers, storage devices, power supplies, cooling systems, and networking hardware—that support the storage, management, and transmission of digital information. It forms the foundation for cloud services, online platforms, and digital operations, making it essential for the functioning of many modern businesses. For investors, understanding data center infrastructure helps gauge a company's technological capabilities and its ability to handle increasing digital demand.
hyperscaler customers technical
"the evolving needs of its enterprise and hyperscaler customers"
Inline XBRL regulatory
"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"
Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.
global network financial
"With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers"
FAQ
What leadership change did Celestica (CLS) announce in its CCS segment?
Celestica appointed Steven Dorwart as President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions. He assumed the role on July 6, 2026, succeeding Jason Phillips, who will retire at year-end. Phillips will stay on in an advisory capacity to help ensure a smooth transition.
When is Jason Phillips retiring from Celestica (CLS)?
Jason Phillips is scheduled to retire at the end of this year. He is stepping down from his role as President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions and will serve in an advisory capacity until year-end to support continuity in Celestica’s CCS business.
What is Steven Dorwart’s background at Celestica (CLS)?
Steven Dorwart is a 21-year veteran of Celestica. He previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Accounts, CCS, developing deep customer relationships and understanding of the competitive landscape, which the company highlights as important experience for leading its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions business.
What role will Jason Phillips have at Celestica (CLS) during the transition?
Jason Phillips will act in an advisory capacity until year-end. After being succeeded by Steven Dorwart as President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, he will remain with Celestica through the end of the year to help ensure a seamless leadership transition within the CCS segment.
How does Celestica (CLS) describe its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions focus?
Celestica positions itself as a leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions. The company highlights expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions that support AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments across high-growth technology markets.
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 6, 2026, Celestica Inc. (the “Company”) announced the retirement of Jason Phillips from the Company at the end of this year. Steven Dorwart will succeed Mr. Phillips as President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, effective immediately. Mr. Phillips will serve in an advisory capacity until the end of this year.
A copy of the press release announcing the appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 6, 2026 | ||||
Celestica Announces Leadership Transition in its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions Segment
TORONTO, Canada - Celestica Inc. (NYSE: CLS) (TSX: CLS), a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Steven Dorwart to President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS), effective July 6, 2026. Steven Dorwart succeeds Jason Phillips who will be retiring at the end of the year.
Steven Dorwart steps into the role with a proven track record of aligning Celestica’s strategic capabilities with the evolving needs of its enterprise and hyperscaler customers. As a 21-year veteran of the company who previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Accounts, CCS, Steven leverages deep customer relationships and a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape to ensure Celestica remains uniquely positioned to deliver long-term value and innovative solutions to its global customers.
“I would like to congratulate Steven on his appointment,” said Rob Mionis, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Celestica. Steven is a key member of our leadership team and has been the driving force behind some of our most important growth milestones. He has the experience, customer relationships and strategic vision to continue building on our strong growth momentum. I have complete confidence in his leadership.”
Mionis added: “I also want to thank Jason Phillips for the significant contribution that he has made to Celestica's success over the course of his career. His commitment to strengthening our CCS business, making it more resilient, and positioning it for growth has been has been instrumental in our success. He leaves a lasting legacy at Celestica, and I wish him a healthy, happy, and incredibly well-earned retirement.”
To ensure a seamless transition, Jason will remain in an advisory capacity until the end of the year.
About Celestica
Celestica is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages. For more information on Celestica, visit www.celestica.com. Our securities filings can be accessed at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov.
The information contained on or accessible through www.celestica.com is not incorporated by reference into, and does not form part of, this release.
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