NEWARK, Calif., Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile,
Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading innovator of data capture and
delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced the
appointment of Ivan Lazarev to its
Board of Directors as an independent director.
Ivan Lazarev has served in the
event registration services and lead management software industry
for the past 33 years. Ivan began as manager of International
Business Development for VCS where he managed subsidiaries in a
handful of European countries and assisted in acquiring several
US-based companies. Ivan then served as Vice President of eExpo for
5 years, where he was instrumental in the company's decision to
invest in internet technology, earning eExpo the reputation as a
technological leader in the US event industry.
In 1999, Ivan Lazarev co-founded
ITN International and served as its CEO through 2018. ITN
International introduced the first web and contactless NFC smart
card registration and information management system - the BCARD
System. ITN was acquired by Aventri in 2018.
Ivan was a board member of DDN Inc., a leading data storage
company, from 2011 to 2015. He is a regular speaker at industry
events and has chaired several committees in the new technologies
and exhibition services industry. Ivan holds a Masters degree in
Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in International Business.
"The board is pleased to add Ivan
Lazarev to our board of directors. His compatible experience
with the NFC and Tap & Go market will make him a valuable
contributor to Socket Mobile. His insight into the tradeshows and
exposition market will provide an outside perspective that should
help Socket Mobile's efforts to become a significant contributor in
the emerging NFC market ecosystem," said Charlie Bass, chairman of the board.
With the appointment of Ivan
Lazarev, Socket Mobile's board of directors consist of 4
independent directors and 3 management directors, restoring a
majority of independent directors as required by Nasdaq.
About Socket Mobile:
Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery
solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization.
Socket Mobile's revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of
third-party barcode enabled mobile applications that integrate
Socket Mobile's cordless barcode scanners and contactless
reader/writers. Mobile applications servicing the specialty
retailer, field service, transportation and manufacturing markets
are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of
thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add
sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket
Mobile is headquartered in Newark,
Calif. and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or
www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on Facebook,
Twitter @socketmobile and on our sockettalk blog.
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SOURCE Socket Mobile, Inc.