Ever since the 2006 spinoff of TE Connectivity from Tyco International, Terrence Curtin has been groomed to lead the maker of electronic sensors, which runs its U.S. business from Berwyn.

His time will finally come on March 9, 2017, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by Alison Burdo. The long-prepared handoff will see current TE Connectivity CEO Tom Lynch move to executive chairman after a decade of service in the top office while now-President Curtin steps up to CEO.

“These are exciting times for TE, and we have never been better positioned to capitalize on the strong underlying trends of a safer, greener, smarter and more connected world,” Lynch said in the article.

“Terrence has been instrumental in establishing TE’s global leadership position in connectivity and sensor solutions, and strengthening the company’s financial performance to drive value for our shareholders.”

Curtin is a former Tyco controller and TE Connectivity CFO.

“I appreciate the confidence of the board, and I am excited about the opportunity to lead TE into its next phase, building upon our strategy, attractive business model and commitment to value creation for shareholders,” Curtin said.

“We’ve made strong progress in focusing on harsh environment applications and established TE as the clear leader in connectivity and sensor solutions. I look forward to working with the 72,000 TE employees around the globe who help our customers solve complex challenges for an increasingly connected world.”

Read more about TE Connectivity’s CEO handoff in the Philadelphia Business Journal here, and check out previous VISTA Today coverage of the company here.