Protolabs Taps Manufacturing Veteran Sam Ramahi as COO to Drive Operational Scale
Event summary
- Sam Ramahi joins Protolabs as Chief Operations Officer on August 31, 2026, reporting to CEO Suresh Krishna.
- Ramahi brings 25+ years of global manufacturing and supply chain leadership, including roles at SIG Group and Jacuzzi Group.
- He will oversee global operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ramahi previously led a 1,300-person organization at SIG Group with $700M in annual revenue.
The big picture
Protolabs' appointment of Ramahi underscores its push to strengthen operational capabilities as it transitions from prototyping to full-scale production. The move aligns with broader industry trends toward digital manufacturing and operational excellence, particularly as companies seek to streamline supply chains and enhance delivery performance. Ramahi's background in Lean, Six Sigma, and global manufacturing leadership suggests a strategic focus on efficiency and scalability.
What we're watching
- Operational Scaling
- How Ramahi's experience in large-scale manufacturing transformations will impact Protolabs' expansion into production.
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Whether Protolabs can sustain operational stability while accelerating customer responsiveness.
- Customer Experience
- The pace at which Protolabs integrates Ramahi's customer-focused operational strategies.