TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2013 /CNW/ - Redline Communications (www.rdlcom.com) Group Inc. (TSX: RDL), a leading provider of broadband wireless solutions and
machine-to-machine (M2M) communications for oil and gas and other
industrial markets, announced today that its board of directors has
appointed Robert Williams to chief executive officer (CEO) and director
of the corporation. Williams has been serving as interim CEO since
August 2013.
"Redline's board of directors engaged in a global search for a leading
executive who could continue the Company's momentum," said Philippe de
Gaspé Beaubien, chairman of Redline's board of directors. "As it
happens, the person for the job was already at the helm of the
company. Although he has only been in the role of interim CEO for four
short months, Robert Williams has made important changes that better
position Redline for success, and the board is grateful that he
accepted our offer to become CEO full-time."
Since taking over Redline as interim CEO, Williams has been instrumental
in expanding the number of pilot networks with oil and gas customers,
restructuring the sales organization to provide greater alignment
within key markets, and significantly reducing expenses as part of his
commitment to delivering operational profitability in 2014. His strong
background in operations, development and project execution will
further contribute to improving Redline's ability to operate
efficiently and to meet its targets.
Williams joined Redline in May 2010, advancing steadily through its
executive ranks from senior vice president of engineering and
operations to chief operating officer (COO) and president Middle East
and North Africa (MENA), Redline's largest market. Williams brought
more than 25 years of experience as a high technology executive to
Redline, including executive roles at publicly-traded companies such as
Certicom and Bioscrypt. With his diverse background, Williams is
familiar with every operational aspect of Redline's business from
finance to technology to sales, and during his tenure at the company
has established relationships with all of Redline's partners and
customers.
Williams, who assumes the full-time role of CEO effective immediately,
has also been appointed to Redline's board of directors.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (www.rdlcom.com) is the innovator of Virtual Fiber™, a specialized wireless broadband
solution used to cost-effectively deploy and extend secure networks,
enable M2M applications, connect digital oilfields and smart grids,
facilitate and enhance public safety networks, and bring Internet
access wherever and whenever it's needed - regardless of terrain or how
remote. For more than a decade Redline has delivered powerful,
versatile and reliable wireless solutions to governments, militaries,
oil and gas companies and telecom service providers through its global
network of certified partners. For more information visit www.rdlcom.com.
SOURCE Redline Communications Group Inc.
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