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In Motion Technology Strengthens Management Team
Expanded Leadership Positions Company for New Markets, Strategic Partnerships and Continued Growth
Vancouver, Canada, September 16, 2009 - In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced the appointment of Leonard Hordyk as Chief Executive Officer. In Motion Technology co-founder Kirk Moir will continue to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Leonard to our team.” said Moir. “His experience in strategic development with technology companies in both North America and worldwide will help us accelerate growth, enter global markets, forge new partnerships and transform the wireless industry.”
Hordyk brings more than two decades of experience leading, financing and developing strategic partnerships to the In Motion Technology team. Previously, Hordyk was President and CEO of TIR Systems Ltd., one of the world’s leading innovators in next generation lighting systems. Prior to its listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and acquisition by Royal Philips Electronics in June 2007, his leadership enabled TIR to build a strong portfolio of 187 patent filings and launch new innovative products resulting in exponential revenue growth.
Before joining TIR Systems, Hordyk held a number of senior management positions with Motorola’s mobile data group which led the establishment of the wireless data industry, delivering systems and solutions to enterprise customers such as IBM, and Federal Express, as well as service providers such as Hutchison Whampoa, T-Mobile, and China Unicom.
Hordyk joins In Motion Technology at a time when the company’s award winning systems are being adopted by many of the most demanding mobile enterprises in North America. In Motion Technology allows organizations to extend enterprise networking seamlessly to the field. At a time when nearly every business and public sector agency needs a workforce with high performance and low cost mobile capabilities, In Motion’s technologies and solutions are in high demand. Today, more than 225 transit, first responder, utility and commercial organizations rely on In Motion Technology to connect and manage their fleets.
“In Motion’s products and intellectual property are setting a new global standard for multi-network mobility management,” said Hordyk. “I am excited to be joining this world-class team.”
About In Motion Technology
In Motion Technology is the leader in mobile networking technologies that connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field. In Motion’s patented technology enables people on the road to stay in constant contact, as onboard communications roam seamlessly across wireless networks. It provides organizations with real-time information to manage operations to peak efficiency, and frees individuals to be effective anywhere, any time. Today, In Motion’s solutions are used by more than 225 municipal, healthcare, public safety, transportation and utility organizations worldwide. Founded in 2002, In Motion Technology is based in Vancouver, BC. For more information, please call Louise Labuda (In Motion Technology) at (604) 523-2371 ext. 538 or Michael Rubin (Rubin|Meyer) at (202) 898-0995, or visit http://www.inmotiontechnology.com.