Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Ali El-Haj is a seasoned accomplished global CEO with over 30 years of international experience leading growth, turnarounds, and strategic expansion in the automotive and manufacturing industries.
Most recently, he guided Techniplas, a Tier 1 supplier, through multiple acquisitions, complex COVID-19 supply chain challenges, and securing several contracts with European OEMs. Prior to that, Mr. El-Haj served as President and CEO of CAP-CON Automotive Technologies, where he expanded Casco Products into a global leader in sensor and connectivity systems, and simultaneously led ARC Automotive through a major turnaround. Mr. El-Haj holds a master’s degree in physics/quantum mechanics from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Bridgeport.
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Laura Russell joined Rogers in 2023 as Vice President of Finance. She was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in 2024. In this role, Laura is responsible for the company’s financial strategy, control and compliance, and investor relations.
Laura has over two decades of multifaceted experience in finance and operations. She most recently served as Vice President of Finance Operations at Wolfspeed, a company focused on silicon carbide and gallium nitride chips for the semiconductor market. There, she was instrumental in helping the company achieve operational efficiency while maintaining financial integrity. Before Wolfspeed, Laura was Vice President of Finance at NXP Semiconductors, where she played a pivotal role in the company's growth strategies.
Laura is a Chartered Management Accountant and holds a degree in Business and Economics from the University of the West of Scotland.
Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Michael (Mike) Webb joined Rogers in April 2023 as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing Global Human Resources, Corporate Development & Strategy, and Environmental Health & Safety. A seasoned executive with a global perspective, Mike brings over two decades of leadership experience across the financial services and agriculture sectors.
Prior to joining Rogers, Mike held senior executive roles at Nutrien, the world’s largest provider of agricultural inputs and services. As Chief Human Resources Officer and later Chief Administrative Officer, he played a key role in shaping the company’s organizational strategy. In 2022, Mike also led Nutrien’s global retail business, guiding the division through a year of record-breaking financial and safety performance.
Earlier in his career, Mike spent more than 15 years in the financial services industry, holding leadership positions across Asia and the Middle East—including in Hong Kong, Singapore, India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Notably, he was appointed Global Head of Human Resources for HSBC Amanah, HSBC’s global Islamic banking division, where he led complex, large-scale HR operations.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from William Jewell College and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School.
Senior Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer
John Alexis joined Rogers in January 2025 as Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer.
Before Rogers, John held senior leadership positions in IT and business strategy, most recently Chief Information Officer at FORTNA, a company known for its innovative warehouse and distribution robotics and automation solutions. Prior to that, John held the role of Chief Information Officer at Tegra, one of the largest manufacturers of apparel in the Western Hemisphere, where he played a pivotal role in the company's focus on manufacturing and distributing products to the world’s largest brands and retailers such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Fanatics, and Foot Locker Inc. He brings Rogers significant experience in leading business transformations, continuous improvement, and integrating mergers and acquisitions.
John is a graduate of the University of Toronto and holds numerous industry and leadership certifications.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Jessica Morton joined Rogers in March 2023. In her role as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, she is responsible for strategic and tactical performance across the organization in key areas, including legal affairs and governance, as well as business ethics and compliance.
Before Rogers, Jessica worked at FMC Corporation, where she provided leadership for complex legal matters within areas including M&A and corporate strategy, securities law, and corporate governance, among others. Before FMC, Jessica provided global commercial counsel to two businesses at The Dow Chemical Company – Performance Monomers and Plastics Additives. Earlier in her career, Jessica worked as an attorney in private practice, specializing in M&A, corporate, and securities law at the firm Dechert LLP.
Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, and her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.
President, Advanced Electronics Solutions
Jeff Tsao joined Rogers Corporation in 2017 and was appointed Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Advanced Electronics Solutions (AES) segment in 2019, leading the ROLINX® power interconnect and curamik® power Semiconductor Substrate businesses. In 2023, he expanded his role to include global leadership of the RFS business, becoming Senior Vice President and General Manager of the entire AES business segment. Jeff has also served as Rogers’ Vice President of Asia since April 2021. Jeff was named President of AES in 2025.
Jeff is a member of the executive team, which supports setting the company's overall strategic direction. In his VP & GM role for AES, Jeff has full P&L responsibilities. He oversees the strategy and execution of business growth in EV/HEV, general industrial, renewable energy, and other core markets to solidify Rogers’ continued market leadership position. In his VP of Asia role, Jeff represents Rogers with government affairs, customers, and suppliers while providing strategic leadership to the region. Jeff also serves as a steering member of Rogers’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) counsel to make Rogers a thriving workplace.
Before Rogers, Jeff spent 20 years in the semiconductor, printed circuit board, and consumer electronics industries across the entire value chain. He has broad experience in business management, strategic planning, marketing, sales, and operations. Jeff worked at Dow Chemical, The Rohm and Haas Company, Intel Corporation, and a consumer electronics startup. Jeff has rich overseas experience, having lived in Germany, China, and Taiwan.
