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Retix Announces Executive Management Team Changes

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Retix, a leading worldwide supplier of high-performance switching and routing products, has announced significant changes to its executive management team. Effective immediately, Tom Tang has been appointed as the senior vice president of development and production, while Philip Mantle has joined as the senior vice president of sales and marketing. Both officers will report to Joe Stephan, Retix's president and chief executive officer. Ashok Dhawan has also taken on the role of vice president - strategy, focusing on new technologies and product opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Tang, with 38 years of experience in technology development and product realization, has been appointed as senior vice president of development and production, leading research and development, manufacturing, and quality assurance functions.
  • Philip Mantle, a 28-year veteran of the information system industry, has been appointed as senior vice president of sales and marketing, responsible for Retix's worldwide sales, field support, and marketing organizations.
  • Ashok Dhawan has assumed the role of vice president - strategy, focusing on new technologies and product opportunities to drive business growth.
  • Steve Waszak continues to serve as Retix's vice president - finance and administration and chief financial officer.
  • The new executive team brings a wealth of experience in developing successful strategies, building market-driven organizations, and leveraging complementary skills to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Retix aims to capitalize on its strengths, return to profitability, and provide value to its shareholders through the new executive team's leadership.
  • Retix is a pioneer in cellular digital packet data (CDPD) wireless communication technology and is a leading worldwide supplier of high-performance switching and routing products.

Statistics:

  • 38 years of experience in technology development and product realization, held by Tom Tang.
  • 28 years of experience in the information system industry, held by Philip Mantle.
  • Over 60,000 bridges, routers, and switches sold by Retix since its founding in 1985.

Sources:

  • Retix press release, dated October 17, 1995
  • Retix corporate website, accessed October 17, 1995
  • Business Wire, dated October 17, 1995

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