HTC are making some structure changes within their organization, changes that will strengthen their management team and prepare them for future growth.
Read the full press release after the break....
HTC Strengthens Management Team in
Preparation For Future Growth
Taoyuan,
Taiwan – July 29, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile
phone innovation and design, today announced a series of executive promotions
and newly created management positions focused on building a stronger
foundation for future growth.
“As the smartphone industry expands at this lightning pace, it is
essential for HTC to grow its management capabilities from within while also
adding outside expertise,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Today’s
announcement is not just a signal of our current growth and progress, but of
our vision for bringing unique smartphones to people all over the world.”
Ron Louks, Chief Strategy Officer
As HTC’s newly created chief strategy officer, Ron
Louks will be responsible for driving new strategic initiatives, technology
incubation and will work closely with HTC’s engineering and operation
departments. Prior to joining HTC, Louks was the chief technology officer at
Sony Ericsson.
Kouji Kodera, Chief Product Officer
As HTC’s newly created chief product officer, Kouji
Kodera will be responsible for HTC’s global product portfolio planning and
management. As a seasoned veteran of the mobile industry, Kodera has a strong
track record of building device portfolio strategies. Prior to joining HTC, he
worked for Sony Ericsson as its head of products.
David Chen, Chief Engineering Officer
Previously vice president
of product development, David Chen has been promoted to chief engineering
officer, David Chen will continue to drive HTC’s product development and
engineering. As one of HTC’s first
employees in 1997, Chen has played a key role in HTC’s success. Under his leadership HTC has
successfully created many of the world’s first and most innovative smartphones.
With this announcement, Horace
Luke, HTC’s chief innovation officer and John Wang, HTC's chief marketing
officer will work closely with Kodera and Chen to strengthen HTC’s overall
product offerings around the world.
Jason Mackenzie, President, HTC North America and
Latin America
Previously vice president of HTC North America, Jason Mackenzie has been
promoted to president of HTC North America and Latin America. As president,
Mackenzie will continue to drive HTC's strategy and market growth in North
America and Latin America where he has contributed to HTC’s strong performance.
As one of HTC’s founding North American members in 2005, Mackenzie has led
HTC’s strong growth in North America.
Florian Seiche, President, HTC Europe, Middle East
and Africa
Previously vice president of HTC Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Florian Seiche has been
promoted to president of HTC EMEA.
As the founder of HTC’s EMEA operations in 2005, Seiche has grown HTC’s
business and brand to be one of the top smartphone makers in EMEA.
HTC also announced that Jason Juang, a senior executive vice
president at HTC, has left the company to pursue other opportunities.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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