Suresh Krishna serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Protolabs, Inc., a leading digital manufacturing company specializing in rapid prototyping and low-volume production services. With over two decades of experience in product management, supply chain software, and manufacturing technology, Krishna has built a distinguished career driving innovation and growth in high-tech industries. Prior to joining Protolabs, he held senior leadership roles at Plex Systems as Vice President of Product Management, where he spearheaded product strategy for cloud-based manufacturing ERP solutions, and at JDA Software (now Blue Yonder) as Vice President of Product Management for Demand Planning. Earlier positions at i2 Technologies further honed his expertise in supply chain optimization and enterprise software. Krishna joined Protolabs in 2017 as Senior Vice President of Global Product Management and Marketing, quickly advancing to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2019 before assuming the CEO role in January 2022. Under his leadership, Protolabs has accelerated its digital transformation, expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions like Hubs in 2021, and enhanced its offerings in 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding. His tenure has driven significant revenue growth, improved operational efficiencies, and positioned the company as a pioneer in on-demand manufacturing, serving thousands of customers worldwide with unprecedented speed and precision. As CEO, Krishna continues to champion a customer-centric vision, leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics to redefine manufacturing accessibility. His strategic initiatives have earned industry recognition, including Protolabs' consistent ranking among top innovators, while fostering a culture of agility and excellence that propels the company's mission to empower engineers and designers to turn ideas into reality faster than ever.