Ed Zander to Deliver Keynote Address at 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show

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Ed Zander, chairman and chief executive officer of Motorola Inc., will deliver a keynote address at the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 6, 2005. Zander's address will focus on how technology is changing to make consumers more connected, entertained, informed, and secure. Zander has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry and has previously led Sun Microsystems to $18 billion in revenues and established it as the number-one company in the server market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ed Zander, Motorola's CEO, will deliver a keynote address at the 2005 International CES, focusing on the impact of technology on consumer lives.
  • Zander will be joined by Microsoft's Bill Gates and Intel's Craig Barrett in the keynote line-up.
  • The 2005 International CES will feature over 2,400 exhibitors, showcasing more than 20 product areas.
  • The show will run from January 6-9, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Zander has a proven track record of leading successful companies, including Sun Microsystems, which he grew to $18 billion in revenues.
  • Prior to joining Motorola in 2004, Zander was a managing director of Silver Lake Partners, a leading private equity fund focused on investments in technology industries.
  • Zander's experience spans over 25 years in the technology industry, with senior management positions at Apollo Computer and Data General.

Statistics:

  • The 2005 International CES will feature over 2,400 exhibitors.
  • The show will cover more than 20 product areas.
  • Ed Zander has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry.
  • Sun Microsystems, under Zander's leadership, reached $18 billion in revenues.
  • Motorola, Inc. reported sales of $27.1 billion in 2003.

Sources:

  • Consumer Electronics Association. (2004, August 24). Ed Zander to Deliver Keynote Address at 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show. Business Wire.
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