InterDigital Names Doug Hutcheson to Board of Directors
July 02 2014 - 9:00AM
InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDCC), a wireless research and
development company, today announced the appointment of wireless
industry veteran Doug Hutcheson to its Board of Directors.
Prior to his current role as CEO of Laser, Inc., a corporation
created in connection with the acquisition of Leap Wireless by
AT&T in March 2014, Hutcheson served as CEO of Leap Wireless
and its operating subsidiary, Cricket Communications, for nine
years. Hutcheson brings a unique combination of telecom industry
experience to his new position as a member of InterDigital's Board
of Directors.
"I'm pleased to serve on the Board of Directors of InterDigital
as the company continues to extend the reach of its wireless
research and development and help drive the entire industry
forward," said Mr. Hutcheson. "InterDigital's current research also
builds on a legacy of innovation, and the company's business
success has opened new avenues for value creation that I look
forward to helping plan for the benefit of shareholders."
"We're thrilled to have Doug join as our newest board member,"
said Steven T. Clontz, Chairman of InterDigital. "His proven track
record of success, specifically as it relates to running a large
wireless telecommunications company, speaks volumes to the value
he'll bring to InterDigital as we continue to expand our business
and explore new areas."
Prior to his role as CEO, Hutcheson held other executive
positions at Leap Wireless, including serving as President and
Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Leap Wireless, he served as Vice
President of Marketing in the wireless infrastructure division at
Qualcomm for three years, where he was responsible for global CDMA
accounts. Hutcheson has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering from California State University in San Louis Obispo
and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of
California in Irvine. Currently, he holds 14 patents and
serves on the Board of Pitney Bowes Inc.
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops technologies that are at the core of
mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of
the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges,
inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a
richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment.
InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of
the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972,
InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P
MidCap 400® index.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
CONTACT: Patrick Van de Wille
Email: patrick.vandewille@interdigital.com
+1 (858) 210-4814
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