BROCKTON, MA, April 6, 2006 – Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions is pleased to announce today the appointment of Chris Boutilier as President of Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions. Mr. Boutilier succeeds Mads Lillelund, who will leave his position, but will continue to be associated with Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions, serving on the company’s Board of Directors.
Chris Boutilier began his career at Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions in 1989 as an engineer and worked his way through the company’s ranks. From 1995 to 2005, he headed the company’s West coast operations and was promoted to COO in July 2005. In this position, Mr. Boutilier directed the operations of Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions. Chris Boutilier is highly focused on the customer needs and brings to this role a wealth of experience in meeting their requirements.
Werner S. Welti, Chairman of the Board of Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG, said: “The appointment of Mr. Boutilier as the President of Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions will ensure that the company remains loyal to its strategic plan and continues to strengthen its financial position.”
“Over the past year, we have strengthened the company’s financial position, broadened the product portfolio and enhanced our competitive position in the market. The plan is to stay the course of the strategy, which we have implemented over the past year. This strategic plan has already proven to produce sound financial results, on which we can continue to grow the company,” said Mr. Boutilier.
“I have enjoyed working with the team in developing and implementing the strategic plan. I’m extremely grateful to the team’s support and hard work. I look forward to my continued association with Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions,” says Mads Lillelund.
About Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions
Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions is a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality products and solutions based on AdvancedTCA, CompactPCI, PCI/ISA, and VME technologies for the Industrial, Commercial, Government/Military, Medical, and Telecom markets. With over 30 years of experience in pioneering technology and proven technical expertise, Carlo Gavazzi has the applications knowledge and problem solving skills to design and manufacture a breadth of reliable off-the-shelf and custom solutions that meet the specific application needs of our customers.
For more information, please visit the Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions website at: www.gavazzi-computing.com
About Carlo Gavazzi
Carlo Gavazzi is a diversified, internationally active electronics group designing, manufacturing, and marketing electronic equipment targeted at the global markets of industrial automation and information processing. Carlo Gavazzi is a world leader with manufacturing facilities in Denmark, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, and the United States, and conducts business activities in China, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Under the umbrella of a publicly quoted holding company, headquartered in Switzerland, Carlo Gavazzi is organized in two business units: Automation Components and Computing Solutions.
For more information about Carlo Gavazzi Holding, please visit www.carlogavazzi.com.
