M/A-COM Technology Solutions Appoints Jack Kennedy to Vice President of Sales
Lowell, MA - May 26, 2011 - M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech), a leading supplier of semiconductors, active and passive components and subassemblies for radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave applications, announced today the appointment of Jack Kennedy as its new Vice President of Sales, reporting to Robert Donahue, Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Mr. Kennedy will have responsibility for leading M/A-COM Tech’s global sales organization.
A seasoned sales and marketing leader, Mr. Kennedy was promoted from within M/A-COM Tech, where he most recently served as its Director of Global Distribution since November of 2010, and delivered significant enhancements to the efficiency and performance of this important sales channel. Mr. Kennedy’s previous positions at M/A-COM Tech include Strategic Account Lead, Global Account Director, Sales Manager, and Field Sales Engineer. Mr. Kennedy received his B.S. from Boston University and is currently pursuing an M.S. Degree at Northeastern University.
“I am extremely pleased to have Jack championing the sales initiatives for our company,” said Bob Donahue.“ Jack’s understanding of our business, our products, the industry, and our customer base is comprehensive. That, combined with his inherent leadership skills and successful track record will greatly benefit M/A-COM Tech and its ability to meet the needs of its customers.”
Jack Kennedy, upon accepting the position, said, "I have always felt very privileged to be part of the M/A-COM Tech team. This newest role is by far the most exciting and challenging opportunity I’ve had at M/A-COM Tech, and I look forward to leading our sales team to continued success and achievement.”
ABOUT M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (www.macomtech.com) is a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions for use in radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimeter-wave applications. Recognized for its broad portfolio of products, M/A-COM Tech serves diverse markets including CATV, wireless infrastructure, optical communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. M/A-COM Tech builds on 60 years of experience designing and manufacturing innovative product solutions for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. M/A-COM Tech has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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