ZiLOG Names New Leaders to Field Programmables Unit and Worldwide Sales.Business Editors CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2000 ZiLOG Inc. (formerly ZLG ZLG Zentralstelle der Länder für Gesundheitsschutz bei Arzneimitteln Und Medizinprodukten (Federal Republic of Germany) ZLG Zero-Lock Gyro on the NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange ), the Extreme Connectivity Company, today announced that Michael Burger Michael Burger (born June 17, 1957) is an American actor. He is notably credited for hosting the short-lived 1998 rendition of the popular game show, Match Game, and co-hosting the 1994 ABC talk show Mike and Maty. , Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Field Programmable Microcontroller Business Unit. Tom Vanderheyden, Vice President of Distribution, has been named Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. These appointments will be effective September 1. "In the last two years, Mike has proven himself to be an outstanding leader. He is innovative, has a clear understanding of the marketplace, and has outstanding relationships in the industry," said Curtis J. Crawford, Chairman, President & 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 ZiLOG. "Mike's insight will be invaluable in developing the superior product designs and customer relationships we need to take our Field Programmable Business Unit to the next level." Prior to ZiLOG, Burger was Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Sales for QuickLogic Corporation. Prior to QuickLogic, he was Vice President and Managing Director of the Asia Pacific Region--Hong Kong for National Semiconductor. As the new Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Tom will be responsible for sales, distribution and customer support. "In his short time at ZiLOG, Tom Vanderheyden has effectively proven his leadership ability, moving ZiLOG closer to its goal of 50 percent of its sales through distribution. And he has been at the forefront in developing our unique relationship with Pioneer-Standard Electronics Inc. as our exclusive North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. distributor," Crawford said. Prior to ZiLOG, Vanderheyden was Regional Vice President of Future Electronics. Prior to Future, he was Regional Sales Director of Texas Instruments See TI. (company) Texas Instruments - (TI) A US electronics company. A TI engineer, Jack Kilby invented the integrated circuit in 1958. Three TI employees left the company in 1982 to start Compaq. . About ZiLOG Inc. ZiLOG, (formerly ZLG on the NYSE) the Extreme Connectivity Company, is a leading global design solutions company specializing in embedded and integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. for the communications and embedded control markets. Headquartered in Campbell, Calif., ZiLOG employs approximately 1,300 people worldwide. ZiLOG maintains design centers in Campbell; Austin, Texas; Nampa, Idaho; Seattle, Wash.; and Bangalore, India, a worldwide customer service center in Austin, advanced manufacturing in Nampa and test operations in Manila, Philippines. www.zilog.com Note to Editors: ZiLOG is a registered trademark of ZiLOG Inc. in the United States and in other countries. "Extreme Connectivity Copyright ZiLOG 1999". All other product and or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated. Some statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause ZiLOG's actual results and financial position to differ materially. Certain of these risks, including Dependence on New Products and Technologies and Change in North American Distributors, are discussed more fully in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its Registration Statement on Form S-4, Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Quarterly Reports on form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. |
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