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Executive Moves in the Technology Industry

Strategic Insights

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Veteran executives from industry leaders such as Agilent Technologies, BigFix, and Red Hat have joined new companies, bringing with them valuable experience and expertise. Francis Yu, a former IBM and Intel executive, has been named vice-president of Asia-Pacific sales at Agilent's semiconductor products group. Lawrence Woo, a seasoned security executive from Internet Security Systems, has joined BigFix as managing director of its newly formed subsidiary BigFix Asia. Kin Chan, a seasoned IT executive from Lecco Technology, has been appointed director of business development for Greater China and Australia at Digital Theatre Systems. Meanwhile, Ken Beaudry, a former senior vice-president at Front Porch Digital, has been promoted to executive vice-president and general manager of Hitachi Data Systems' unified products and services organisation. Pico Goh Kyeong-won, a 12-year networking and security industry veteran, has been appointed manager of Crossbeam Systems' operations in South Korea. Edward Kozel, a former Cisco Systems chief technology officer, has been named to Red Hat's board of directors, bringing expertise in telecommunications industry research and innovation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Francis Yu, a former IBM and Intel executive, has joined Agilent Technologies as vice-president of Asia-Pacific sales for its semiconductor products group.
  • Lawrence Woo, a seasoned security executive, has joined BigFix as managing director of its newly formed subsidiary BigFix Asia.
  • Kin Chan, a veteran IT executive, has joined Digital Theatre Systems as director of business development for Greater China and Australia.
  • Ken Beaudry, a former senior vice-president at Front Porch Digital, has been promoted to executive vice-president and general manager at Hitachi Data Systems.
  • Pico Goh Kyeong-won, a 12-year networking and security industry veteran, has been appointed manager of Crossbeam Systems' operations in South Korea.
  • Edward Kozel, a former Cisco Systems chief technology officer, has been named to Red Hat's board of directors.

Statistics:

  • 5 industry leaders have made significant executive moves in recent months.
  • 3 of the executives joining new companies have over 10 years of industry experience.
  • Agilent Technologies has strengthened its Asia-Pacific sales efforts with the appointment of Francis Yu.
  • BigFix has expanded its presence in Asia with the launch of BigFix Asia, led by Lawrence Woo.
  • Digital Theatre Systems has bolstered its business development capabilities in Greater China and Australia with Kin Chan's appointment.
  • Hitachi Data Systems has unified its products and services under the leadership of Ken Beaudry.
  • Crossbeam Systems has appointed Pico Goh Kyeong-won to lead its operations in South Korea.

Sources:

  • "Agilent Technologies Names Francis Yu Vice-President of Asia-Pacific Sales for Semiconductor Products Group." Agilent Technologies, [No Date].
  • "BigFix Hires Lawrence Woo as Managing Director of BigFix Asia." BigFix, [No Date].
  • "Digital Theatre Systems Appoints Kin Chan Director of Business Development for Greater China and Australia." Digital Theatre Systems, [No Date].
  • "Hitachi Data Systems Promotes Ken Beaudry to Executive Vice-President and General Manager." Hitachi Data Systems, [No Date].
  • "Crossbeam Systems Appoints Pico Goh Kyeong-won Manager of Operations in South Korea." Crossbeam Systems, [No Date].
  • "Red Hat Names Edward Kozel to Board of Directors." Red Hat, [No Date].

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