MHS/Fortna appoints Jim Hilderhoff as SVP, Distribution and Fulfillment

The newly combined MHS/Fortna group, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, today announced the appointment of Jim Hilderhoff as Senior Vice President, Distribution and Fulfillment. In this role, Hilderhoff will be responsible for the global Distribution and Fulfillment business including Commercial, Operations, Software Technology and Solutions.

The company stated that Hilderhoff will provide strategic leadership, establish long-range growth goals and drive success in solving our clients’ toughest problems. He joins MHS/Fortna from TPI Composites where he was the chief commercial officer, responsible for leading the commercial and services teams for a larger $2 billion company. Prior to that Hilderhoff spent 30+ years with the General Electric Company, leading service and technology businesses in both commercial and operating capacities, inclusive of software, on a global basis. Jim’s background also includes an MBA from the Wharton School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science from Penn State University.

Rob McKeel, Chief Executive Officer, MHS/Fortna, stated, “Jim’s experience and approach to scaling high-growth companies and architecting operational excellence will strengthen our capabilities and take our Distribution and Fulfillment business to the next level of growth. Jim’s background in building and leading world-class teams, as well as his ability to navigate complex business environments is critical as we take our business forward.”

“This is an exciting time to join the organization,” said Hilderhoff. “I look forward to guiding our global teams as they continue to design and deliver next generation omnichannel solutions and supporting our clients through theirdigital transformation journey.”

The majority owner of MHS/Fortna is Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL), a private equity firm investing in middle market growth companies. The decision to merge MHS and Fortna was announced in April of 2022, with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquiring a significant minority stake back in April to support the combination.