PASADENA , Calif., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ViaLogy PLC (LSE: VIY), the AIM-quoted technology company that is the leading innovator of network-centric, real time signal processing platforms for sensor applications, today announces the appointment of Dr. Robert W Dean as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ViaLogy LLC, its wholly-owned American subsidiary company based in Pasadena , California. Dr. Dean , who has served as a non-executive director on the ViaLogy PLC board since it joined AIM last year, will become an executive director on the main board.
Dr. Dean moves to ViaLogy from the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a global systems and technical services company where he was Senior Vice President, Corporate Market Development. Previously he has held senior management and board positions, concentrating on business development and strategic planning, with such international organisations as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, United Space Alliance, MacDonald Dettwiler, Electro Optic Systems, the Rand Corporation and the Ball Corporation.
During President Reagan 's term Dr. Dean served as Special Assistant to the President and was Senior Director of the National Security Council. He was also the senior White House executive responsible for high technology issues. During his distinguished career he has held senior positions with the Central Intelligence Agency and the US Department of State. He has received numerous awards for public service including the Grand Service Cross of the Federal Republic of Germany , which is the highest civilian honour awarded to a foreign citizen.
"We are delighted that Bob Dean has agreed to accept the most senior management position with ViaLogy," said executive chairman, Terry Bond . "He has the experience and vision that makes him the ideal person to lead us at this exciting time in the company's development. Our technology has now been validated for a number of important industrial applications. Next month, October, we will be announcing and demonstrating ViaLogy's commercial products for defence, oil and gas and enterprise management and business continuity applications."
Said Dr. Dean: "During the time I have served as a non-executive director of ViaLogy I have been very impressed by the potential of the company's technology and products and the abilities of its staff. I look forward to growing the sales and marketing organisation and deploying ViaLogy products for partners and customers in the US and globally.
"I am confident that ViaLogy will achieve the success in the market place that its unique technology deserves."
About ViaLogy: Network Centric Signal Processing.
ViaLogy is a leading innovator of network-centric, real-time signal processing platforms for sensor applications. ViaLogy is currently deploying and designing computational systems, powered by its patented technologies, for applications in life sciences, public safety and security, surveillance, defense and geoseismology. ViaLogy focuses on market driven problems where automation, timeliness, quality and reliability of information processing are essential. ViaLogy's core competency incorporates rapidly and accurately detecting weak signals buried in high noise background and clutter. This technology can be employed to solve problems involving sensor integration and information overload challenges involving video, telephony and control sensors, as well as for enhancement of numerous signal processing applications. For more information, visit our website at http://www.vialogy.com.
Except for statements of historical fact, the information presented herein constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied.
For further information please contact: ViaLogy Terry Bond, Chairman +44-(0)-1235-834734 or +44-(0)-7860-842756 Seymour Pierce (Broker) Mark Percy, Nominated Adviser +44-(0)-20-7107-8032 Redleaf Communications Emma Kane/Samantha Robbins +44-(0)-20-7822-0200SOURCE ViaLogy plc
