TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - Redline Communications
Group Inc. ("Redline Communications" or "Redline") (TSX: RDL), a
leading provider of industrial wireless broadband network
connectivity solutions for mission-critical applications, announces
today the appointment of Dr. Amiee
Chan, Norsat International Inc. President and CEO, to its
Board of Directors, effective November 10,
2020.
Dr. Amiee Chan has over 15 years
of experience in executive management and research development in
the satellite industry. Prior to her promotion to CEO, Dr. Chan
served as Vice President of Operations. As the Director of Research
and Development at Norsat International Inc. Dr. Chan produced
several highly successful product lines that continue to be high
revenue generators for the company. As a result of her strong
entrepreneurial spirit, Dr. Chan was awarded in 2008 the Ernst and
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Mr. Neil McDonnell, Chair of
Redline, stated, "On behalf of the Board, it is my pleasure to
welcome Amiee to the Board of Directors. We believe her vision and
expertise in satellite communications coupled with her experience
in strategy and operations at Norsat International Inc. will help
Redline in her newly appointed role of Director. We look
forward to working with her as she helps drive growth with our
company."
Dr. Chan stated, "I am excited to be joining the board of
Redline as I believe that the company has a great offering in the
market for wide-area wireless networks for mission-critical
applications. I believe that my experience is directly
relevant to the opportunities the company faces and I look forward
to working with management and the board to build a great
company."
Dr. Chan received her Executive MBA from Simon Fraser University where she majored in
Strategy & New Ventures. She also holds an Electrical
Engineering Ph. D. in Satellite Communications from the
University of British Columbia and is a
member of the Board of Trustees of the Canada Science and
Technology Museum. She spearheads the Western Canadian branch of
WIDS – Woman in Defense and Security. She also acts as a mentor in
numerous organizations including Wired Woman Mentorship Program of
Vancouver and the Society for
Canadian Women in Science and Technology's Ms. Infinity
Program.
To learn more about Redline, please visit www.rdlcom.com or
email media@rdlcom.com.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (TSX:RDL) designs and manufactures
powerful wide-area wireless networks for mission-critical
applications in challenging locations. Redline networks are used by
Oil & Gas companies onshore and offshore, Mining companies on
surface and underground operations, by municipalities to remotely
monitor infrastructure, and by specialized telecom service
providers to deliver premium services. Hundreds of businesses
worldwide rely on Redline to engineer, plan and deliver ruggedized,
secure and reliable networks for their IoT, voice, data, and video
communications needs. For more information visit
www.rdlcom.com.
SOURCE Redline Communications Group Inc.