IPS Fortifies Leadership to Capture Industrial Reliability Market

GREENVILLE, SC – April 21, 2026 – Integrated Power Services (IPS), a prominent force in the industrial aftermarket sector, has announced a significant strategic realignment of its commercial leadership, appointing Chief Commercial Officers to each of its three core divisions. The move is designed to sharpen the company’s focus on customer needs and accelerate growth by leveraging deep industry expertise across its electromechanical, power management, and field service operations.

This restructuring places seasoned executives at the helm of the company's commercial strategy. Hannah Kaplan will continue as Division Chief Commercial Officer for the Power Management Division (PMD), Mary Collins will take on the dual role of Divisional Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Vice President for the Field Power Solutions Division (FPS), and David Chiesa has been appointed Division Chief Commercial Officer for the Electromechanical Division (EMD). The appointments signal a deliberate effort by IPS to create a more integrated and responsive commercial engine, aiming to solidify its position as an end-to-end solutions provider in a rapidly evolving market.

A Strategic Pivot Toward Integrated Solutions

The leadership changes are more than a simple corporate reshuffle; they represent a fundamental pivot in how IPS approaches the market. The company is aiming to transition from a traditional aftermarket service provider to a holistic “trusted advisor” for its clients. This strategy directly addresses a growing industry demand for comprehensive, lifecycle-based asset management, particularly in mission-critical sectors like data centers, utilities, and heavy industry.

John Zuleger, IPS President & CEO, framed the appointments as a crucial step in refining the company's customer engagement model. “As we appoint Chief Commercial Officers across our three divisions, we are sharpening how IPS shows up for customers - locally, within key verticals like data centers, utilities, contractors, and industrial, and across the full electrical process lifecycle,” Zuleger stated. “IPS is uniquely positioned to deliver trusted advisor, end-to-end electrical solutions.”

The move comes as the North American market for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2032. Within this massive market, the industrial aftermarket services segment is experiencing robust growth, driven by trends like predictive maintenance, digitalization, and an intense focus on operational reliability. By creating dedicated CCO roles, IPS is structuring itself to capitalize on these trends, offering specialized yet coordinated solutions that competitors, including major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like GE and Siemens, are also vying to provide.

Powering Up with Proven Industry Veterans

The strength of the new structure lies in the extensive experience of the appointed leaders, who bring decades of combined expertise from some of the world's leading industrial and technology companies.

Hannah Kaplan, continuing as D-CCO for Power Management, brings over 20 years of experience from industry giants such as Entergy, Honeywell, General Electric, and Baker Hughes. Her role is critical in a division focused on the complex systems that manage power distribution and quality. Her mandate is to build a high-performing commercial team and refine the division’s product management to meet the stringent demands of mission-critical environments.

Mary Collins steps into her role as D-CCO & SVP for Field Power Solutions, bringing a powerful combination of commercial and operational leadership from her time at General Electric, S&C Electric, and Schneider Electric. Her recent experience as Chief Commercial Officer at TechPro Power Group, which IPS acquired, makes her uniquely qualified to lead the integration and scaling of complex field service operations. Her focus will be on strengthening customer partnerships in the demanding data center and utility sectors.

David Chiesa joins IPS as D-CCO for the Electromechanical Division, the company’s foundational business focused on motor, generator, and pump repair. Chiesa’s background includes leadership roles at CTC Global, Systems Control, S&C Electric, and General Electric, complemented by service as an officer in the U.S. Army. He is tasked with driving organic growth through disciplined sales execution and aligning IPS’s core repair and maintenance services with the evolving reliability needs of its industrial customer base.

“These leaders bring deep industry expertise, proven commercial leadership, and a strong customer focus that will help our growth while delivering exceptional value,” Zuleger added.

The Acquisition Catalyst and Divisional Synergy

The appointment of Mary Collins is directly linked to one of IPS’s most significant strategic moves: the acquisition of TechPro Power Group. Estimated at around $350 million, the deal was IPS’s largest to date and dramatically expanded its capabilities in power management services, bringing a wealth of technical talent and a strong presence in high-growth markets. The integration of TechPro’s specialized companies has been a key factor in bolstering the Field Power Solutions division, and Collins's leadership is central to realizing the full synergy of that acquisition.

Her role underscores a key part of the IPS strategy: to provide integrated field power solutions that cover the entire asset lifecycle, from installation and commissioning to maintenance and emergency response. This is particularly vital for data center and utility clients, where uptime is non-negotiable.

Meanwhile, David Chiesa’s appointment in the Electromechanical Division highlights the company's commitment to its core business. While newer technologies and services attract headlines, the repair and maintenance of motors and generators remain the bedrock of industrial operations. Chiesa’s focus on functional sales execution and customer expansion is designed to ensure this foundational division remains a powerful engine for growth and a key component of the company's full lifecycle offering.

This divisional approach, led by experienced commercial chiefs, is what IPS believes will differentiate it in a crowded field. As Zuleger concluded, “This lifecycle-driven approach, led by this level of experienced divisional commercial leadership, is a core advantage for IPS and a key driver of a differentiated customer experience.” By empowering dedicated leaders to drive strategy within their domains while working in concert across the enterprise, IPS is making a calculated play to not just compete, but to set a new standard for industrial service and reliability.