IEEE members have elected Manfred "Fred" J. Schindler as the 2027 president-elect. He will assume the presidency on 1 January 2028. In the election, Schindler received 16,421 votes, while his opponent David Alan Koehler received 13,874.
Schindler is an IEEE Life Fellow and an independent consultant specializing in microwave semiconductor technology. He has held leadership roles at Anlotek, Qorvo, RFMD, IBM, ATN Microwave, and Raytheon. He has been an IEEE volunteer for over 30 years, including serving as 2024 vice president of Technical Activities.
His stated priorities include strengthening IEEE's connection with industry, improving the organization's digital infrastructure, and advancing technology for future generations. The election results remain unofficial until the IEEE Board of Directors accepts the Teller's Committee report in November.