WIN NEWS!FOR: WI-LAN INC.
TSE SYMBOL: WIN
NOVEMBER 15, 2000 - 08:30 EST
Wi-LAN Hires Wireless Industry Veteran To Drive Sales and
Marketing
CALGARY, ALBERTA--
Graham H. Smith Named Wi-LAN's New Chief Sales and Marketing
Officer
Wi-LAN Inc. (TSE:WIN), a leading innovator in the field of
wireless data/Internet communications, today announced the
appointment of Graham H. Smith as Chief Sales and Marketing
Officer, effective Nov. 29, 2000. Mr. Smith brings to Wi-LAN 25
years of wireless industry experience, including 15 years at
Motorola.
"Graham possesses a unique blend of management, sales and
marketing, and international wireless industry experience," said
Hatim Zaghloul, chairman and CEO, Wi-LAN. "His appointment as an
executive officer completes the major steps toward a sales and
marketing driven organization."
"I believe my business experiences will assist Wi-LAN to further
develop its markets and solidify its presence in the wireless
arena," said Mr. Smith. "I am also looking forward to
complimenting an already very strong team of professionals at
Wi-LAN."
In his most recent position at Motorola, Mr. Smith was Vice
President and Area Manager, Canada. He structured and developed
company operations, initiated and introduced business and
strategic marketing plans, and influenced the direction of the
company resulting in major growth in the Canadian market. He grew
the sales and business functions to more than $100 million.
During his 15 years with the company, Mr. Smith also held
significant sales positions in the U.S. and the U.K. resulting in
major growth in International markets.
Following Motorola, Mr. Smith was Vice President of Sales and
Marketing and was later named Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer at Telular Canada Inc./Global Data Inc. until
1995.
Mr. Smith managed sales teams across Canada, the U.S. and the
United Kingdom, and established international subsidiaries in both
U.S. and Latin American markets to strategically support corporate
operations.
Following his successes at Motorola and Telular Canada, Mr. Smith
established a private consulting firm specializing in the
wireless/smartcard industries where he helped clients to achieve
financial and operational growth as well as licensing agreements.
Since October, Mr. Smith has served as a senior advisor to Wi-LAN.
About Wi-LAN
Wi-LAN, based in Calgary, Alberta, is an innovator in the field of
high-speed wireless data communications, specializing in
high-speed Internet access, LAN/WAN extension and broadband
wireless access. Wi-LAN is the Chair Company of the OFDM Forum
(www.ofdm-forum.com). Wi-LAN's W-OFDM patent is necessary for the
implementation of devices using the IEEE 802.11a or ETSI BRAN
HiperLAN/2 standards. Wi-LAN's products have been sold in more
than 50 countries on six continents. Wi-LAN's common shares trade
on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WIN." Detailed
information on Wi-LAN can be found at https://www.wi-lan.com.