FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMM; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced the appointment of Werner Karl Koepf to its Board of Directors.
Koepf, 64, brings more than 35 years of experience in technology company management to SCM's board. He has an extensive background in engineering, sales and business management with leading technology companies in Europe. After beginning his career at Siemens, he worked for 22 years at Texas Instruments, where he rose to become vice president of the European Semiconductors Group. In his former position as vice president of the International Systems Division, Koepf was responsible for all of Texas Instruments' data systems and consumer business outside the U.S., including calculators, home computers and learning aids. From 1989 to 1993, he served as chairman and CEO of European Silicon Structures, an ASIC manufacturing company founded by a consortium of European technology companies. From 1993 until his retirement in 2002, Koepf held various senior management positions at Compaq Computer, most recently as CEO and chairman for Compaq Computer, EMEA and as Executive Chairman, Compaq Computer International. He holds a bachelor's degree with honors in electrical engineering from the Technical College in St. Poelten, Austria and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Munich.
Koepf currently serves on the board of several technology companies, including telent plc (formerly Marconi Corporation plc), Gemplus International SA and PXP Software AG. He also serves as an advisor to venture capital firms Techno Venture Management GmbH and Invision AG.
"Werner Koepf brings valuable technology and business expertise to our board and will be a beneficial addition as we refine our strategies for growth and profitability," said Robert Schneider, chief executive officer of SCM Microsystems.
"SCM is a recognized leader in the security industry," said Werner Koepf. "I am pleased to have been asked to join the board and to work closely with such a highly experienced management team. I am eager to contribute to the company's plans and vision as SCM works to address the growing demand for secure access solutions."
Koepf is the eighth member of SCM Microsystems' Board of Directors. For further information about SCM Microsystems, please visit http://www.scmmicro.com/.
About SCM Microsystems
SCM Microsystems is a leading supplier of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling people to conveniently access digital content and services. The company develops, markets and sells its smart card reader technology for PC, network and physical access and conditional access modules for secure digital TV decryption to OEM customers in the government, financial, enterprise and broadcasting markets worldwide. Global headquarters are in Fremont, California, with European headquarters in Ismaning, Germany. For additional information, visit the SCM Microsystems web site at http://www.scmmicro.com/.
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