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.