TLDRCelestica stock jumps 5.74% as the company unveils new executive leadership roles.Mandeep Chawla moves from CFO to the new Group President Global Markets role.Todd Ankenmann becomes Celestica CFO when the leadership changes begin October 1.The leadership changes aim to strengthen execution across Celestica’s markets.Celestica expands its management structure as data center demand supports growth.Celestica Inc. (CLS) stock climbed sharply as the company announced executive changes designed to support its expanding global operations. CLS traded at $343.88, gaining 5.74% after rising from earlier levels near $325. The appointments strengthen Celestica’s leadership structure as demand grows across its data center and advanced technology businesses.Celestica Inc., CLSCelestica Stock Rises as Company Reshapes Executive LeadershipCelestica named Mandeep Chawla Group President of Global Markets, creating a new senior leadership position within the company. Chawla will take the role on October 1, 2026, after serving as Celestica’s Chief Financial Officer. The company expects the new structure to support stronger commercial execution across its expanding international markets.Chawla will oversee global market expansion while coordinating Celestica’s broader commercial activities across major business segments. His responsibilities will include supporting business growth, improving execution, and helping the company address rising customer demand. Therefore, the appointment gives Celestica a dedicated executive focused on scaling commercial operations across its global markets.Chawla has served as Celestica’s CFO since 2017 and has supported several major changes within the company. He joined Celestica in 2010 after spending nearly a decade working at General Electric. His previous roles also included senior positions across engineering and life sciences businesses before joining Celestica.Todd Ankenmann Takes Over as Celestica CFOCelestica appointed Todd Ankenmann as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Chawla when the leadership changes take effect. Ankenmann currently serves as Senior Vice President of Finance and joined Celestica in 2018. He has worked across strategic planning, commercial execution, and financial reporting during his time with the company.Ankenmann also brings experience from Celestica’s Advanced Technology Solutions and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions operations. That background gives him direct knowledge of the business units driving important parts of Celestica’s revenue base. Consequently, the company expects the internal appointment to support continuity across its finance operations and growth plans.Before joining Celestica, Ankenmann spent more than ten years holding senior finance positions at General Electric. His experience included financial management responsibilities across large and complex operating businesses. Celestica selected him as the company expands its infrastructure business and manages increasing demand from technology customers.Celestica Targets Multi-Year Global Market ExpansionCelestica has expanded its role in data center infrastructure as computing demand drives spending on advanced hardware systems. The company also serves customers across aerospace, defense, industrial, health technology, communications, and other specialized markets. These operations have increased the importance of efficient production, financial control, and coordinated commercial execution.The latest leadership changes separate major commercial responsibilities from the company’s core financial management functions. Chawla will concentrate on global markets, while Ankenmann will lead financial strategy and reporting as CFO. This division gives each executive a defined responsibility as Celestica manages a larger and more complex business.Celestica trades on both the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange under the CLS ticker. Its latest stock advance followed continued market interest in companies supporting expanding data center infrastructure requirements. The leadership appointments now add another development as Celestica targets sustainable growth across its global technology markets. The post Celestica Inc. (CLS) Stock: Surge as New Executive Roles Target Global Market Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.