Quantum Corp. Appoints Francis Yu as President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific Region

Francis Yu, a veteran executive with a track record of success in the Asia Pacific region, has been appointed president and managing director of Quantum Asia Pacific, effective January 16, 1995. He will oversee the region's sales, marketing, financial, and service operations. Yu brings over 12 years of experience with Intel Corp., where he played a key role in the company's significant growth in the region. He will be responsible for managing Quantum's area headquarters in Singapore and leading sales operations in several countries.

Key Takeaways:

• Francis Yu, a 45-year-old executive, has been appointed president and managing director of Quantum Asia Pacific, effective January 16, 1995.
• Yu comes from Maxtor Corp., where he was vice president of Asia Pacific sales for over three years, and previously held a similar position at Intel Corp. for 12 years.
• During his tenure at Intel, Yu was instrumental in the company's substantial growth in the Asia Pacific region.
• Yu's appointment is expected to bring valuable experience to Quantum, which is looking to grow and increase its market share in the region.
• He will manage Quantum's area headquarters in Singapore and oversee sales operations in Hong Kong, Australia, Taiwan, China, and Korea.
• Quantum Corp. is a leading supplier of storage products, serving OEM and distribution customers worldwide, and is widely recognized as the industry's quality leader.

Statistics:

• Quantum Corp.'s sales for the fiscal year ending March 1994 were $2.1 billion.
• Yu has over 12 years of experience in the Asia Pacific region, primarily with Intel Corp.
• Quantum is the largest supplier of hard disk drives worldwide.

Sources:

• "Quantum Corp. Appoints Francis Yu as President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific Region", Business Wire, January 16, 1995
• Company press release issued by Quantum Corp.
• "Quantum Corp.", Business Wire, March 1994