LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI), a world-leading technology and services
company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, announced
today the appointment of Timothy Leyden to its board of directors
effective March 1, 2015. Leyden brings more than 30 years of global
financial and operational experience in the software and manufacturing
industries to this position. Most recently, Leyden served as chief
financial officer of Western Digital Corporation (WDC), an
industry-leading developer and manufacturer of storage solutions for
digital content, until his retirement in September 2014.
"Tim Leyden's experience with global sales, marketing and manufacturing
operations in the United States, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region will
be an asset to the board and add a depth of international insight. We
look forward to benefiting from his expertise," said Jon Eliassen,
chairman of Itron's board of directors.
Leyden served in various leadership roles at WDC and its subsidiaries
since 1983 in financial, accounting, manufacturing and information
technology functions. He left WDC for an interim period between 2000 and
2007, during which time he served as a consultant principal for PRTM, an
operational consulting company, followed by chief financial officer
positions for multiple divisions of Sage Software USA, a subsidiary of
Sage Software PLC and provider of business management software and
services.
"As Itron looks to expand our software and services business, Tim Leyden
will bring valuable insights to our board with his background in the
hardware and software industries. In addition, his experience with
mergers and acquisitions as well as acquisition-related integration will
benefit Itron as we continue to explore growth opportunities," said
Philip Mezey, Itron's president and chief executive officer.
"I am honored to join Itron's board of directors and look forward to the
opportunity to help guide Itron's future strategies and further its
vision of creating a more resourceful world," said Leyden.
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.
Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
Vice
President, Corporate Marketing and Public Affairs
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Source: Itron, Inc.
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