Our Management
Sundaram Nagarajan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Sundaram “Naga” Nagarajan serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nordson Corporation, innovative, precision technology company focused on delivering top tier growth with leading margins and returns in diversified, attractive end markets around the world. Prior to joining Nordson, Mr. Nagarajan had a 23-year career with Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 company, where he had roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he was the Executive Vice President, ITW Automotive OEM Segment, a $3+ billion business segment.
Mr. Nagarajan serves as a member of Board of Directors of Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) and Greater Cleveland Partnership. In addition, he serves as a Board of Trustee of Manufacturers Alliance and Hawken School. Mr. Nagarajan most recently served as the member of Board of Directors of Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON). He is also a member of the Advisory Board of IACS, Indo-American Community Services.
Mr. Nagarajan earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from South Gujarat University, India, an MBA from Wright State University, a M.S. and Ph.D. in materials science from Auburn University.
Daniel Hopgood
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniel Hopgood serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nordson Corporation. Mr. Hopgood joined Nordson on May 20,2024 bringing more than 25 years of financial and operational expertise to the CFO role.
Prior to joining Nordson, he held roles of increasing responsibility at Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN), a $23 billion multinational power management company. Most recently, he served as Eaton’s controller and chief accounting officer. Prior to joining Eaton, he was vice president, aftermarket Americas for Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of commercial vehicle components and systems, where he ran the day-to-day aftermarket business, gaining first-hand general management experience.
Mr. Hopgood serves as vice chair of the Ohio, Northern Kentucky and West Virginia board of the American Cancer Society. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Oakland University in Michigan.
Joseph P. Kelley
Executive Vice President
Joseph Kelley serves as the Executive Vice President leading Nordson's Industrial Precision Solutions (IPS) segment, which delivers proprietary dispensing and material processing technology for end markets such as consumer non-durable, durable, industrial and precision agriculture.
Mr. Kelley joined Nordson in 2020 serving as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the company’s accounting and reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit and investor relations functions.
Mr. Kelley started his career in progressive finance and auditing roles. In 2012, he joined Materion, a $1.1 billion global manufacturer, and in 2015 was ultimately promoted to chief financial officer, leading accounting, tax, treasury, financial planning, procurement and investor relations. Prior to joining Materion, he had a variety of progressive financial and accounting roles at companies including Lincoln Electric and PolyOne Corporation.
Mr. Kelley has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from John Carroll University.
Justin Hall
Executive Vice President
Justin Hall serves as Executive Vice President of the Medical and Fluid Solutions (MFS) Segment, which includes the Company’s fluid management solutions for medical, high-tech industrial and other diverse end markets.
Mr. Hall joined Nordson's Industrial Coating Systems business in 2006 as an application engineer, and has subsequently held positions of increasing responsibility, including leadership roles for the Nordson Sealant Equipment and automotive businesses globally. In 2020, he was promoted to general manager, Nordson MEDICAL Fluid Components, where he led the implementation of NBS Next as one of the first divisions involved in the NBS Next pilot program. Most recently, Mr. Hall was the vice president of the Electronics Processing Systems business, where he deployed NBS Next holistically in the division, including repositioning the division’s global manufacturing as close to the customer as possible and positioning the business for profitable growth.
Mr. Hall holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Cleveland State University and an MBA from the University of Northern Colorado.
Srini Subramanian
Executive Vice President
Srini Subramanian serves as Executive Vice President of the Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) segment, which delivers cutting-edge surface treatment, precisely controlled coating and dispensing and test and inspection solutions to support the electronics industry.
Mr. Subramanian joined Nordson in 2006 and has served in roles of increasing responsibility in corporate development, as well as leading the Nordson EFD business. Most recently, he was vice president of the Electronics Processing Solutions business. Prior to joining Nordson, Srini worked at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Mr. Subramanian earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Anna University in India. He continued his education earning a PH.D. in chemical engineering from The University of Akron and an MBA from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He currently serves on the board of directors for IDS, a technology start-up based in New Mexico. Mr. Subramanian is passionate about educational advancement and also serves on the board of directors of Lorain County Community College and the UC San Diego Corporate Affiliate program.
Sarah Siddiqui
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Sarah Siddiqui serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing the company’s worldwide HR operations.
Sarah brings over 20 years of global strategic HR experience to Nordson, having worked across aerospace, financial services, and pharmaceutical industries, including United Technologies/Raytheon Technologies and Citigroup. Her most recent role was vice president of HR for operations, engineering, and corporate functions within Collins Aerospace at Raytheon Technologies.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts from Lady Sriram College Delhi University, a Master's in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and a Master's of Professional Studies in HR and Industrial Relations from Cornell University.
Jennifer L. McDonough
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
Jennifer McDonough serves as an Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, overseeing the company's legal, governance, compliance and sustainability functions worldwide.
Prior to joining Nordson in 2021, Jennifer was vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary for PPL Corporation, a Fortune 500 utility, where she directed corporate legal services and legal operations, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, strategic development, securities, finance, governance, and litigation, among other critical legal areas. Previously, she served as general counsel and secretary for Rex Energy Corporation, a public oil and gas company, and as assistant general counsel and assistant secretary at Kennametal Inc, a global materials science and industrial company. She began her career with the international law firm Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP in business, finance, and transactional law practice.
Ms. McDonough holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a juris doctor from the Duquesne University School of Law.