LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today that Tom Deitrich has been
appointed executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer
(COO).
Deitrich will join Itron in October, bringing more than 20 years of
experience in global operations at leading technology firms, including
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (Freescale); Flextronics International,
Inc. (Flextronics); Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Inc. (Sony);
and General Electric Corporation (GE). Throughout his career, he has
held a number of executive management roles, during which he drove
business-level strategies that transformed and significantly grew
organizations during times of changing market conditions.
"Tom has a proven track record in running high-volume, blue-chip
state-of-the-art global operations and extraordinary experience in
designing and delivering quality networking and sensor products," said
Philip Mezey, Itron president and chief executive officer. "Given Tom's
expertise in driving business and technology innovations, he is a
critical addition to Itron's executive team as we align our market
leadership with an enhanced focus on operational excellence."
Deitrich most recently served as Senior Vice President and General
Manager for Digital Networking at Freescale and has been in this
position since 2012. Prior to his current role, he was Senior Vice
President and General Manager of Freescale's RF, Analog, Sensor, and
Cellular Products Group from 2009 to 2012. Mr. Deitrich had other roles
of increasing responsibility at Freescale from 2006 to 2009. Prior to
Freescale, Mr. Deitrich worked for Flextronics, Sony, and GE.
"I'm pleased to join Itron's executive leadership team at this very
pivotal and transformational point for the company and the utility
industry," said Deitrich. "Itron is unlike any other company serving
this industry right now—a technology innovator, a leader with decades of
experience and a provider of mission-critical solutions—which enables
customers to achieve business outcomes in the age of the Internet of
Things. There is a tremendous amount of potential to drive shareholder
value and profitably grow Itron. I am looking forward to being a part of
Itron's exciting future."
Deitrich will succeed John Holleran as Itron COO. Holleran joined the
company in 2007 and was named EVP and COO in January 2013. On May 4,
2015, Itron announced Holleran's departure from the company. He will
remain with Itron through 2015 to facilitate a smooth transition.
About Itron
Itron is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to
the resourceful use of energy and water. We provide comprehensive
solutions that measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad
product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy
measurement devices and control technology; communications systems;
software; as well as managed and consulting services. With thousands of
employees supporting nearly 8,000 customers in more than 100 countries,
Itron applies knowledge and technology to better manage energy and water
resources. Together, we can create a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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