Aaron Brandt
President and CEO
Biography
Aaron Brandt is President and CEO of Hypertherm Associates, a 100% ESOP corporation and global manufacturer of industrial cutting solutions, headquartered in Hanover, NH. Having joined Hypertherm over 25 years ago as an R&D engineer, he has held numerous technology and business leadership positions before being named CEO in 2025. In addition to being passionate about technology and manufacturing, he is a strong supporter of employee-ownership and the impact a purpose-led business can have on people and the communities it serves. Aaron received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State and holds numerous US patents.