WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 01, 2025 — Heilind Electronics, a major distributor of interconnect, electromechanical, and sensor technologies, has announced that William Sim, President of Heilind Asia, retired on July 15, 2025. Sim was crucial to Heilind’s global growth for more than ten years and was instrumental in building the company’s presence and reputation in Asia Pacific.
Charles Tan has been appointed as Sim’s successor as President of Heilind Asia, effective immediately. Tan previously worked at Future Electronics as Managing Director for Greater China. Tan has 12 years of executive leadership experience in Asia and a strong history of growing complex distribution businesses and driving growth in competitive markets.
Tan holds a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering from Shanghai University of Technology, a Master’s degree in Economics from Fudan University, and an MBA from McGill University.
“William Sim’s leadership played a critical role in transforming Heilind into a global distributor,” stated Robert Clapp, President & CEO of Heilind Electronics. “We appreciate his vision, discipline, and dedication to excellence. We are equally confident that Charles Tan will lead the Asia team with integrity and courage as we enter our next phase.”
This leadership change represents a significant milestone in Heilind’s global expansion plan and highlights the company’s continued focus on investing in local talent, infrastructure, and customer relationships across Asia.
About Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics, Inc. () is a leading global distributor specializing in connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories, and insulation and identification products. Heilind, established in 1974, has locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China.
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David P. Warren, Director of Global Marketing
Heilind Electronics
dwarren@heilind.com
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