WildCharge Expands Executive Team as It Gears to Launch First Products
January 4th, 2008 . bySCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WildCharge Inc., a company that is revolutionizing electric power delivery to mobile devices with its patented wire-free electric power technology, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Dennis Grant as its Chief Executive Officer.
The company’s products enable consumers to charge and power their mobile electronic devices by simply setting their devices on a portable, sleek charging pad. In the role of CEO, Grant will be responsible for managing the growth and global expansion of the company set to commence in 2008.
“We are thrilled to have Dennis on board,” Izhar Matzkevich, President of WildCharge, said. “Dennis has tremendous business experience, enthusiasm and vision. He is known for his outstanding execution skills, his proven ability to lead top performing teams, and his track record in driving shareholder value. With Dennis on board, we are in a great position to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities ahead.”
CEO Grant is equally enthusiastic about seizing the opportunity to work with WildCharge and its technology inventor and CTO, Mitch Randall, and to successfully guide the company forward at this crucial launch time and beyond.
“I have known Mitch and members of the team for over a year now and am very impressed with the progress they have made, being first to market with wire-free power products,” Grant said. “With WildCharge’s team, innovative technology and great potential in the marketplace, I am very pleased to join and to lead the company in these exciting times.”
Grant was previously the CEO of DML Computers (acquired by STK); post acquisition he served as STK VP of Marketing and Sales Support. Grant was later the founder, CEO and Chairman of HighGround, a storage software company (since acquired by Sun Microsystems for approximately $400M); post acquisition Grant served as Sun Micro VP of Storage Software, and has also served on numerous boards of early stage companies.
About WildCharge
With headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, WildCharge, Inc. (www.wildcharge.com) is poised to revolutionize power delivery to mobile electronic devices by commercializing its safe wire-free electric power technology.
WildCharge’s technology can wirelessly power many devices at once. The company’s solution eliminates the need for consumers to regularly transport bulky chargers, adapters, and cords for every battery-powered mobile device they carry, and ends the struggle with congested outlets and power strips.
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