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Renee Hicks to Head up ACD’s Military/Medical Team
Automated Circuit Design have today announced the promotion of Renee Hicks to Project Manager for its Military/Medical team. Renee has been in the industry for 12 years and has a broad range of manufacturing experience. She has prior experience as a documentation specialist and project and service manager.
New Appointments at Deeter In Response to Sales Growth
The Deeter Group have made two key appointments in response to increasing sales of their market leading UK designed and manufactured electronic sensors and control systems.
Data I/O's New President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Data I/O announces the election of Anthony Ambrose as President effective today, and as Chief Executive Officer effective November 14, 2012. He also has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Data I/O Corporation today. He replaces Frederick R. Hume, who is retiring and has resigned as a Director effective today.
SP Devices Announces New CEO, Tomas Wolf
SP Devices today announced the appointment of Tomas Wolf as new CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Wolf brings more than 25 years of relevant management and industry experience to his new role in SP Devices. Mr. Wolf replaces Per Löwenborg, co-founder, who has served as interim CEO of SP Devices since April 2012.
TTI appoints Ronald Velda as Director Supplier Marketing Europe, Connectors & Electromechanical Products
TTI has announced the appointment of Ronald Velda as Director of Supplier Marketing for Connectors and Electromechanical Products in Europe. Velda joins from leading connector maker and TTI franchise, FCI, where he held a number of senior positions including Distribution Director for the EMEA region.
Honeywell Sensing and Control names Remi Volpe as VP-GM for EMEA Region
Honeywell Sensing and Control today announced that Remi Volpe has been named Vice President-General Manager for S&C's Europe, Middle East and Africa region. In this role, Remi will strengthen the region's alignment to S&C's global business goals and is responsible for driving continued growth in the region.
PLX Board Announces Executive Management Change
PLX Technology today announced that the PLX Board of Directors has appointed David K. Raun interim president and CEO, effective immediately, following the Board's acceptance of the resignation of Ralph H. Schmitt as president and CEO.
Prism Electronics strengthens capability with new appointments
Prism Electronics has made two new senior staff appointments. Paul Williams and Steve Zwirlein have been appointed head of operations and production manager respectively.
Hamamatsu apppoints Tim Stokes as MD
Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Stokes as their new Managing Director.
OK International appoints new Regional Sales Manager for Mexico
OK International has announced the appointment of Miguel Carbajal to the position of Regional Sales Manager for Mexico. An industry veteran with over 18 years of sales experience in the electronics assembly marketplace, Miguel most recently owned and operated a local representative company after a successful 11 year run with rep group InterLatin.
GOEPEL electronics strengthens Sales Forces in the UK and Ireland
Meeting the challenges of the demanding UK market, GOEPEL electronics Ltd. has added three new sales specialists for the company's product ranges of JTAG/Boundary Scan equipment as well as Automated Optical Inspection, Automated X-ray Inspection and Solder Paste Inspection systems.
ON Semiconductor Names New Chief Financial Officer
ON Semiconductor today announced that President and CEO Keith Jackson and the company's Board of Directors have promoted and appointed Bernard Gutmann to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately.
Analog Devices announces Jeery Fishman to remain as CEO and Vincent Roche appointed as President
Analog Devices today announced that Jerry Fishman will remain as Chief Executive Officer following the expiration of his current contract on October 28, 2012.
Optelian Hires Industry Veteran Glenn Byess to Lead New Optelian Service Organization
Optelian announces today that it has hired industry veteran Glenn Byess to head up its Optelian Services, Inc. division. Optelian recently formed the new service division to increase the efficiency of product installations and to underscore the importance of highest-quality service to its broad customer base. Byess will lead this new division out of Optelian's Marietta, Georgia, location.
BMZ founder Sven Bauer named “Entrepreneur of the Year 2012” in the Industry Category
Sven Bauer, the co-founder and present sole owner of Batterien-Montage-Zentrum GmbH, has been awarded the prestigious title of "Entrepreneur of the Year 2012" by the international auditing and accountancy group Ernst & Young.
Celcite appoints Ralf Celso Souza to lead New Business Development and Sales for Latin America operations
Strategically positioning its global business expansion, Celcite Management Solutions announced today the appointment of Ralf Celso Souza as the new Business Development and Sales Director for the Latin America region.
INSIDE Secure appoints Dimitrios Karayiannis as vice-president of research and development
INSIDE Secure today announced it has appointed Dimitrios Karayiannis to the position of vice president of research and development. He leads the R&D organization and is responsible for the development of all products for INSIDE Secure Near Field Communication, digital security and secure payment business lines.
AEG Power Solutions Announces Susanne Wibbe’s Appointment As Vice-President of the Energy Efficiency SBU
AEG Power Solutions announces the appointment of Susanne Wibbe as the new Vice-President and General Manager of its Energy Efficiency Solutions Strategic Business Unit. Susanne Wibbe follows in this position Dietmar Papenfort who is leaving the company to follow new professional objectives after a significant career within AEG Power Solutions, started in 1992.
AMD Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
AMD today announced that Thomas Seifert informed the company of his decision to resign as senior vice president and chief financial officer to pursue other opportunities. Devinder Kumar, senior vice president and corporate controller, will serve as interim chief financial officer while a search commences for Mr. Seifert's replacement. Kumar has served as the Company's corporate controller since 2001. Seifert's departure is not based on any disagreement over the company's accounting principles or practices, or financial statement disclosures.
SmartKem Further Expands Team in Europe
SmartKem today announced the appointment of three new team members in Europe. Dr. Hugh Williamson will be welcomed as Chief Operating Officer, whilst Dr. Muhammad Raza and Dr. Keith Lumbard will join as scientists at SmartKem's dedicated chemistry synthesis labs in Manchester. The last 12 months has seen SmartKem appoint staff in strategic locations across Asia and Europe to further strengthen its technical and commercial activities.
Practical Components Strengthens Sales Department with New Manager
Practical Components announces the promotion of Russell Kido to Sales Manager. Russell has been at Practical Components since October 2005 in the role of sales representative. Over the past seven years, he has proven his skills time and again by providing outstanding technical and engineering support to customers. His promotion is effective immediately.
New President and Chief Operating Officer for Fairchild
Fairchild has today announced that Vijay Ullal has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role at Fairchild, Ullal will be responsible for all operating activities including product lines, sales and marketing, technology development, manufacturing and supply chain management.
Raj Beri Named Advisor to the CEO for Celcite
Celcite Management Solutions announced today the appointment of Raj Beri as the Advisor to the CEO Rahul Sharma. As Advisor to the CEO, Beri will dedicate his efforts to exploring business and strategic opportunities, both domestic and global.
New President and Organisational Restructure for Sono-Tek
Sono-Tek has today revealed that it has restructured its organization, with Stephen Harshbarger assuming the duties of President and reporting directly to Dr. Christopher L. Coccio, Chairman and CEO.
Europlacer Expands SMT Equipment Support Team with new Senior Field Service Engineer
Europlacer recently added a new member to its customer support team – Senior Field Service Engineer Viet Nguyen. In his new role, Nguyen will be responsible for supporting customers' SMT pick-and-place process requirements, machine maintenance and service along with technical support.
Broadcom's Eben Upton Recognized by MIT Technology Review as One of the World's Top Young Innovators for 2012
Broadcom today announced that Eben Upton, Broadcom Technical Director, Mobile and Wireless Group, has been recognized by MIT's Technology Review as a TR35 Honoree for 2012. The TR35 recognizes the world's top innovators under the age of 35, spanning biotechnology, computer and electronics hardware and software, energy, the Web, and nanotechnology, among other emerging fields.
SmartKem Strengthens Asian Business Expansion with new Business Development Director
SmartKem today announced the appointment of Gary Tam as Business Development Director in Asia. Following the company's recent expansion in the Asian market, based in Hong Kong, Gary will be charged with the planning and execution of business development strategies that will be essential for establishing SmartKem as a leading provider to the Asian chemical and electronics markets.
New Sales Co-ordinator for CCE Supplyline
CCE Supplyline has today announced that it has appointed local girl, Jessica Pimlatt, as its new sales co-ordinator. Jessica (20), whose father, Michael, is one of sister company CC Electronics Europe's longest-serving employees, joins the Winsford-based company from Congleton's Toucan Telemarketing, where she served a seven month business apprenticeship.
Micron Appoints New Vice President of Global Supply Chain
Micron has today revealed that the company has named John Waite as vice president of global supply chain. Waite will be responsible for all aspects of global supply chain management at Micron including customer delivery, operational planning, forecasting and inventory management.
Contour Energy Systems Appoint new President & CEO
Contour Energy Systemshas today revealed the appointment of Louis E. Lupo as President and CEO. Lupo will guide Contour's strategic vision and direction in pursuit of significant growth opportunities in existing and new applications for the company's market-leading Lithium/Carbon Fluoride battery technology, combined with future corporate acquisitions of complementary technologies.
New Vice President Applications Engineering Announced by Excelsys
Excelsys has today revealed the appointment of Kevin Parmenter as Vice President Applications Engineering, USA. Kevin Parmenter comes from Exar Corporation where he was the Director of Advanced Technical Marketing for digital power products.
A-Laser Appoint Josh Saunders as Company President
A-Laser, a division of FCT Assembly, has today announced the Promotion of Josh Saunders to president. Saunders joined FCT Assembly in June 2007 as the first employee solely designated to focusing on A-Laser sales.
BVM's new Production Manager to meet 12 month growth targets
Hampshire-based Hardware Development Partner BVM is delighted to announce the appointment of Diane Beatson to their Management team. Diane has been brought in to the rapidly expanding hardware development firm to help meet their objective of expanding production capacity by 100% in the next twelve months.
New U.S. Sales Manager for Xenics - Stuart Cohen
Xenics has appointed Stuart Cohen as new sales manager at Xenics USA. By attracting the renowned IR expert, Xenics is strengthening its presence on the industrial and governmental security markets throughout North America. Stuart Cohen comes to Xenics USA, Inc. with many years of managerial experience in the infrared industry.
New Chief Financial Officer for Nexeon
Nexeon has strengthened its top management team with the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer. Mr Michael Black takes up the role with immediate effect and is the first to hold the post. Michael Black was previously Chief Financial Officer of 'smart home services company' AlertMe, and before that held a similar role at Cambridge Display Technology.
Geotest's New CEO, Steve Sargeant
Geotest are pleased to announce that Steve Sargeant has recently joined Geotest-MTS as Chief Executive Officer. Steve was appointed as CEO by the Marvin Group. Steve's impressive background and skills within the military - aerospace world will provide Geotest-MTS with added insight and expertise to address our customer's current and future test and measurement requirements.
AMD Strengthens Commitment to Embedded Solutions with Appointment of Arun Iyengar
To further capitalize on the opportunity for Accelerated Processing Units in embedded applications and form factors, AMD today announced the formation of a new Embedded Solutions Group and appointed Arun Iyengar as its corporate vice president and general manager. The AMD Embedded Solutions Group will operate as a separate business within AMD's Global Business Units under AMD Senior Vice President Lisa Su.
Cypress Japan Names Kazuyoshi Yamada Vice President of Japan Sales
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced that semiconductor industry veteran, Kazuyoshi "Kazu" Yamada, has been named Country Manager of Cypress Japan, reporting to Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Ben Lee. He replaces Hitoshi Yoshizawa, who retires after a distinguished career of 40 years, the last four as Cypress Japan Country Manager.
Cogiscan Expands Team with New Application Engineer for Europe
Cogiscan announces that it has hired Jörg Both as its newest application engineer for Europe effective immediately. In this position, Jörg will help build Cogiscan's customer base and provide local support to its fast-growing customer base in Europe. This includes direct Cogiscan customers as well as its partners' customers, including Juki Automation Systems.
STI Electronics, Inc. Appoints Julio Estrada as a Technical Instructor/Trainer for TX, OK, AR Region
STI Electronics, Inc. has appointed Julio A. Estrada as its newest Instructor for the TX, OK, AR area. "It is easy to see why Mr. Estrada found his true calling as a trainer. He has a great passion to help people understand the government and industry standards. Julio will be a significant addition to the STI training staff," commented David Raby, President/CEO. "Additionally, he is bilingual and will allow STI to better serve its Hispanic customer base."
