Global Electronics Association Appoints Martin Scaglione as COO to Drive Strategic Execution Across Standards, Education, and Technology

The Global Electronics Association today announced that Martin Scaglione has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

As COO, Scaglione is responsible for strategic execution and P&L management across the Association’s core business units — Standards, Education, and Technology — providing product and program leadership to ensure exceptional member value while driving operational excellence in partnership with the CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors.

Scaglione is a global enterprise executive and operator with extensive experience leading complex organizations through growth, transformation, and operational reinvention across sectors including manufacturing, electronics, workforce, EdTech, SaaS, and nonprofits. He has served as COO, President & COO, CEO, founder, and enterprise P&L owner, with accountability for results at scale.

“Martin brings the rare combination of enterprise discipline, entrepreneurial drive, and mission alignment that will help us scale our benefits to members globally,” said John W. Mitchell, Global Electronics Association president and CEO. “He has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to translate strategy into execution, modernize operating models, and build high-performing teams. As we continue expanding our standards leadership, education portfolio, and technology initiatives, Martin’s experience will be instrumental in strengthening how we serve our members.”

Scaglione most recently served as Chief Mission Officer at Goodwill Industries International, where he directed mission strategy and operations across more than 700 Opportunity Centers and 4,300 retail locations. He managed a $54 million P&L and $325 million in public and private grants, launched national accelerator programs, and built partnerships with major employers including Walmart, Google, Microsoft, and Accenture.

Previously, Scaglione served as President & COO of ACT, where he led a $175 million enterprise and helped build the nation’s leading workforce credentialing platforms. He also served as COO of North America for Bosch Siemens Household Appliances, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations within a global, electronics-driven organization.

In addition, Scaglione co-founded venture-backed EdTech platform Viridis Learning, leading the company from concept to commercialization and investor exit. 

Scaglione holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy & Administration from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Drake University.