Hiwave Technologies PLC Board Changes (8337J)
August 13 2012 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8337J
Hiwave Technologies PLC
13 August 2012
13 August 2012
HiWave Technologies plc
Board Changes
HiWave Technologies plc ("HiWave" or the "Company"), the
provider of electronic and transducer solutions for audio and
haptic touch, is pleased to announce the appointment of David
McIntosh and Graham Searle as Non-Executive Directors, and the
appointment of current Non-Executive Chairman David Calderwood to
the position of Executive Chairman with immediate effect.
David Calderwood joined the board in April 2012 as a
Non-Executive Director and was appointed Non-Executive Chairman in
June 2012. He strengthens the executive team that will continue to
drive the business forward.
David McIntosh and Graham Searle bring solid business experience
to the board having delivered shareholder value at a variety of
companies.
Searle has held top positions in global businesses including
Group Managing Director at Dunhill Holdings plc, Deputy Chairman of
Laura Ashley and Senior Non-Executive Director of Monsoon plc. He
brings international marketing, commercial and financial expertise
to the board.
McIntosh has a broad experience ranging from running large
public sector organisations including the Scottish National Blood
Transfusion Service, to specialist technology businesses Snell
& Wilcox Group and OmniPerception, where he was founding CEO
and subsequently Non-Executive Director until the company's recent
takeover by Visimetrics. He is Chairman of Zenlock Security Systems
and 3(rd) Forensic Ltd.
There are no further details relating to either David McIntosh
or Graham Searle which require disclosure under LR 9.6.13 R of the
Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.
James Lewis, Chief Executive Officer said:
"I'm delighted that Graham and David are joining the board, and
that David Calderwood is taking on an executive role. Attracting
talent like this underlines the progress we have made and the
credibility of the business opportunity. These appointments bring
balance to the board and their expertise will help us implement our
growth strategy."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
HiWave Technologies plc +44 (0)1223 598 490
James Lewis, Chief Executive
Officer
Singer Capital Markets Ltd +44(0)20 3205 7500
ClaesSpang
Media Enquiries
FTI Consulting
Sophie McMillan
Clare Thomas +44(0)20 7831 3113
About HiWave:
HiWave Technologies develops and sells electronic components and
devices with innovative sound and touch technologies to add
outstanding user appeal to consumer electronics.
HiWave's audio amplifier chips and modules are as much as 20
times more efficient than other sound technologies and its
loudspeaker drivers create extremely high quality sound using
bending wave technology.
HiWave's patented haptic 'touch' technologies transform a flat
screen on a smartphone or tablet computer so that the user can feel
the switch or click of a keypad but without any moving parts.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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