[EMAIL] InfoGation names Ken Liu new CEO
11 September 2000
Hi Please find the latest news from San Diego-based InfoGation Corp., a leading developer of telematics software and services connecting cars to the Internet, as it announces Ken Liu as its new CEO. If you should need any further information or photography, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 619 702 5571. Thanks Kelly Contact: J. Kelly Peterson LEWIS P.R. Inc. Tel: 619 702 5571 E-mail: johnp@lewispr.com InfoGation shifts into high gear with new CEO San Diego, CA - September 12, 2000 - InfoGation Corp., a leading developer of telematics software and services connecting cars to the Internet, announced today the appointment of Ken Liu as chief executive officer. Incumbent CEO and company founder Kent Pu will take the role of president and chief technology officer to concentrate on making advancements within the telematics field. Liu will be responsible for the strategic development and overall business growth of the company. He brings over 20 years of experience in executive, business development, sales and marketing management in the Internet, communications and software industries. Liu has developed and managed a wide variety of businesses, technologies and business models. Over the past 11 years, Liu held senior management positions with four successful startups: Holographic Inc., sold to Avanex; HNC Software; Virage Inc. and IPivot Inc., sold to Intel. "Ken brings a long track record of guiding a company from its early, explosive growth phase to a successful and sustainable business model, leading to an initial public offering," said Dr. Kent Pu, founder, president and CTO of InfoGation. "His leadership and expertise will be invaluable in executing our business plan for InfoGation to maintain its lead in telematics. He has already quickly established a rapport with our board, investors, employees and customers." "InfoGation is at the forefront of telematics software and services," said Ken Liu, CEO of InfoGation. "The convergence of wireless access, the Internet and the car has opened an unlimited number of opportunities within the automotive industry. InfoGation's track record in delivering products and services has been exemplary and its strategy for new telematics applications distinguishes it from its competitors." Liu's appointment comes as InfoGation recently obtained $3.5 million in its first round of venture capital, which was led by Nextreme Ventures and BridgeWest. Both groups are affiliated with Wireless Facilities Inc., the San Diego-based global leader in wireless infrastructure outsourcing. Liu started his career as a marketing manager at Codex Corp., a subsidiary of Motorola, and was a management consultant with both Booz Allen & Hamilton and the Boston Consulting Group. Liu obtained a M.A. in International Relations from Tufts University and a B.A. in Economics with Honors from the University of Chicago. (388 words) NOTES TO EDITORS InfoGation Corp. is a leading developer of telematics software and services connecting cars to the Internet. Its products and services improve the safety, security, productivity and overall driving experience. InfoGation enables car manufacturers, tier-1 auto suppliers, fleet operators and wireless carriers to provide value-added services, product differentiation, increased customer retention and incremental revenues. The company's customers and partners include some of the world's leading car, tier-1 automotive supplier and wireless portal companies such as Microsoft, Clarion, Visteon, Peugeot Citroen and Navigation Technologies. Founded in 1996, InfoGation is headquartered in San Diego, California. See www.infogation.com for more details. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- J. Kelly Peterson LEWIS P.R. Inc. Marketing and Media Relations for Technology Companies 1901 First Avenue San Diego, California 92101 Tel: 619 702 5571 Fax: 619 702 5573 Web: http://www.lewispr.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- We don’t have a mission statement, just some favorite words: creativity, credibility, dedication, detail, empathy, experience, flexibility, fun, goodwill, humility, inspiration, integrity, motivation, obsession, optimism, pace, personality, positive, professionalism, progress, synergy, technical know-how, value and work-rate. -----------------------------------------------------------------------