After more than two decades of innovation, expansion, and leadership, Millennium founder James Kyle has announced a transition in company leadership. Beginning June 15, 2026, Christian Wiltrout will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at Millennium.

Kyle established Millennium in 2004 with the goal of streamlining and speeding up the planning, sourcing, and deployment of broadband infrastructure. Over the past 23 years, he and the Millennium team have transformed the company into a leading platform for broadband network developers and operators throughout North America. The company delivers integrated engineering, supply chain management, equipment financing, and funding services designed to simplify complex infrastructure projects by reducing the need for multiple service providers.

Although stepping down as CEO, Kyle will remain actively involved as an Executive Board Member, where he will continue contributing his industry expertise, relationships, and strategic insight to support Millennium’s continued growth.

“Christian brings the leadership, expertise, and vision needed to guide Millennium into its next phase,” said Kyle. “He understands the importance of people and relationships to our success, and I’m confident he is the right leader for the future of the business. I’m excited to continue supporting Christian and the entire team as Millennium enters this new stage of growth.”

Wiltrout joins Millennium with more than 25 years of experience across industrial and infrastructure manufacturing and distribution sectors. Most recently, he served as Global Chief Operating Officer at SureWerx, a global manufacturer of safety products. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for delivering strong business growth, operational improvements, and high-performing teams.

“I’m honored and excited to join Millennium as CEO,” said Wiltrout. “The company has built an outstanding reputation, strong client partnerships, and a unique platform positioned for tremendous future growth. James and the team have created something truly remarkable, and I look forward to working closely with employees and clients to build on that success and drive Millennium forward.”

Eaton, a global intelligent power management company, has once again been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2025 by Ethisphere—a leading organization dedicated to promoting best practices in ethical business conduct.

This annual distinction is based on Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient, which evaluates companies across more than 240 criteria related to ethics and compliance, corporate governance, organizational culture, social and environmental impact, and responsible business practices throughout the supply chain. Each submission undergoes an in-depth review by Ethisphere’s expert panel, who spend extensive hours assessing every applicant. For 2025, 136 organizations from 19 countries and 44 different industries received the honor. Eaton stood out as one of just 12 companies recognized in the industrial manufacturing sector.

“We’re proud to be acknowledged once again as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies,” said Joe Rodgers, Eaton’s Senior Vice President of Global Ethics and Compliance while adding, “This recognition is something we work hard to achieve every year. Integrity is at the heart of what we do, and I appreciate our employees around the world who bring our values to life every day.”

Rodgers has shared his insights with Ethisphere Magazine over the years, offering thought leadership on topics such as the role of storytelling in promoting ethics and how Eaton’s leadership team takes personal ownership of ethical practices.

Eaton is committed to improving lives and protecting the planet through smart power management solutions. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including data centers, utilities, industrial operations, commercial facilities, residential projects, machine building, aerospace, and mobility. Driven by a commitment to ethical conduct, sustainable operations, and helping customers manage energy efficiently, Eaton addresses the growing global trends of electrification and digitalization to tackle today’s pressing power challenges and support a greener future.

Since its founding in 1911, Eaton has continuously adapted to meet the evolving needs of its stakeholders. In 2024, the company generated nearly $25 billion in revenue and now operates in over 160 countries worldwide.

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