Karl Hutter

Karl Hutter serves as President & CEO of Physical Systems, Inc., the Hutter-family-owned parent company of Click Bond, Inc. He has formally been with Click Bond since graduating college in 2000 and became the company's President and Chief Executive Officer in 2015. Prior to becoming CEO, Karl held the roles of Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.

Hutter has literally grown up in the business, which his parents founded in 1987. He is particularly known for his work in expanding Click Bond's market presence: From 2008–2013, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he focused on building Click Bond's reputation as a solutions partner, enabling Click Bond's technology on the F-35 program and numerous other key platforms across the commercial and defense aerospace sector. Prior to leading the sales department, Karl spearheaded the company's business development and applications engineering efforts across the Asia Pacific region, creating a strong foundation for global growth, particularly in Japan, China, and Australia.

Karl holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science and in Entrepreneurial Management and Operations management from the Wharton School. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Karl is a certified Airline Transport Pilot and is an active advocate for the aerospace industry. He serves on the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Board of Governors Executive Committee and Civil Aviation Leadership Council, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors, the Aerospace Locknut Manufacturers Association (ALMA) Board of Directors, and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Board of Directors.

Career History

• Applications Engineer, Click Bond
• Asia-Pacific Sales Manager, Click Bond
• Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Click Bond (2008-2013)
• Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, Click Bond (2013-2015)
• President and Chief Executive Officer, Click Bond (2015-2024)
• President & CEO, Physical Systems, Inc. (2024-present)

What Karl Hutter could bring to Physical Systems, Inc.: Hutter's three-decade track record in aerospace manufacturing and his proven ability to scale global operations position him to oversee Physical Systems' intellectual property portfolio and growth strategy. His expertise in defense and commercial aerospace platforms, combined with his established relationships with government and industry leaders, could enable the parent company to accelerate strategic acquisitions and market expansion while maintaining the family enterprise's operational values.