Datacard Group Appoints Lars Nyberg to Board of Directors.MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. solutions, announced today that it has elected Mr. Lars Nyberg Lars Nyberg was the CEO of NCR Corporation from 1995 through 2003. Business Prior to joining NCR, Nyberg spent 20 years with Philips Electronics NV in a number of senior positions. Most recently, he was chairman and CEO of Philips' Communications Systems Division. to its board of directors. Mr. Nyberg is non-executive chairman of NCR Corporation (company) NCR Corporation - Electronics company mainly active in the midrange server market. NCR was founded 1884 as National Cash Register Company. It joint the computer industry in th 1950s. , a $5.6 billion leading global technology provider of ATMs, retail systems, Teradata(R) data warehouses and IT services. Prior to becoming non-executive chairman in 2003, he led NCR (NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH, www.ncr.com) A technology company specializing in financial terminal transactions, retail systems and data warehousing. Until the late 1990s, NCR was heavily invested in the hardware side of the industry, known worldwide as a major manufacturer of computers as chairman 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. , transforming it from a manufacturing company to a comprehensive solutions provider. Mr. Nyberg also held a number of positions with Philips Electronics, including CEO of the company's Data Systems and Telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. divisions. Mr. Nyberg is also chairman of Micronic Laser Systems AB, a world-leading manufacturer of laser pattern generators for the production of photomasks. He serves on the boards of Snap-on Incorporated, a global manufacturer of tool and equipment solutions, Sandvik AB, a Sweden-based industrial tool and specialty-materials manufacturer, and Autoliv Incorporated, a premier developer of automotive safety systems. "We are very pleased to have Lars join the Datacard Group Board of Directors," said Chairman Hatim Tyabji. "With his diverse international experience and broad industrial knowledge, Lars will complement the current composition of our Board," he said. "Datacard Group has successfully transitioned from being a traditional equipment manufacturer to a provider of secure ID and card personalization solutions," said Jeff Hattara, Datacard Group president and CEO. "Lars' expertise will benefit the company as we expand our business model and accelerate our growth," he said. Mr. Nyberg was born in Sweden and holds a business administration degree from the University of Stockholm. Datacard Group offers the world's best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best secure ID and card personalization solutions. The company's portfolio includes systems for high-volume card issuance, card delivery, secure ID issuance and passport production, plus extensive service and supplies offerings (www.datacard.com). |
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