Consumer Electronics Association Announces Changes in Governance Structure.New Board Will Provide Platform for Industry-Wide Collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ([R])) today announced the creation of its Division Executive Board (DEB). The CEA Executive Board approved the change in the organization's governance Governance makes decisions that define expectations, grant power, or verify performance. It consists either of a separate process or of a specific part of management or leadership processes. Sometimes people set up a government to administer these processes and systems. structure in August, however, the newly-formed group held its first meeting at CEA's 2006 Industry Forum, held last week in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . "The DEB will serve as the high-level venue for the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of CEA's member groups to discuss challenges across the entire industry, to collaborate on initiatives that have an impact on a broad range of members and to learn from each other and each industry segment," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CEA. The DEB will provide a forum for CEA's divisions, councils and other member groups to discuss issues relevant to their needs and to coordinate the activities, benefits and services to a broad constituency of members. Gary Yacoubian, president, MyerEmco AudioVideo, will serve as the chair of the group. Grant Russell, president, Green-Clean USA will serve as vice chair. "This slate of industry executives brings considerable expertise, energy and vision to the leadership of our organization," said Shapiro. "I'm honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to work with them in the coming year as we continue in our mission to grow the consumer electronics industry. The support and dedication from these industry volunteers is vital to CEA's success." About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.
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