Multi-Tech Systems appoints Rodney Landers as Chief Executive Officer

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA – 4 November, 2013 – Multi-Tech Systems, a leading provider of M2M communications solutions, has announced the appointment of Rodney Landers as Chief Executive Officer.

Landers has an extensive track record of success in the industry. He founded Spectrum Design Solutions in 2005, which was purchased by Digi International in 2008 for a total of US$10 Million. With nearly 20 years’ experience in high tech and engineering, Landers holds three U.S. patents, as well as extensive business relationships with some of the industry’s most important players. He has served as an advisory member of the Multi-Tech Systems board of directors since August of this year.

Since 1970, Multi-Tech Systems has been delivering M2M and unified communications solutions – with more than 22 million devices deployed worldwide and more than 80 patents. Today, they offer the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of M2M products and services. The company remains a WBENC-certified woman-owned business, as Patricia Sharma, the wife of its late founder Raghu Sharma, steps into the role of Chairman.

 

“I’m honoured and excited to be taking the reins of such a well-established and highly regarded company,” said Landers. “I look forward to continuing their tradition of innovation and customer service as we move the company toward the future and continue to enable the growing Internet of Things.”

 

“I’m delighted that Rod has agreed to take over this enterprise which has been such an important part of my family’s life for so long,” said Sharma. “He brings both energy and experience to the role, but most importantly, he shares Raghu’s and my commitment to customer service, employee development and on-going innovation, which is sure to honour my late husband’s legacy.”

In addition, 39-year Multi-Tech Systems veteran, Del Palacheck, will take on responsibility as Chief Operating Officer, managing day-to-day operations, and continuing to oversee the manufacturing, materials and facility management.

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