Sydney, Australia 07 July 2010 – Magellan Technology Pty Ltd of Sydney, the Australian Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions provider, this week announced that Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Roger Webber, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
After 15 years as CEO and Chairman of Magellan, Tim Frost has handed over his responsibilities as CEO to Roger Webber. “The Board were unanimous in the decision to appoint Roger as CEO. He has exciting plans for the company and I look forward to watching Magellan move forward into the next phase of its corporate life under his new leadership,” Mr Frost said, who will remain Chairman of the Board.
Roger Webber has been involved with Magellan for four years, including two years participating with the board, and as Global Vice President Sales and Marketing since late 2008. Roger previously spent seven years with Progressive Gaming, a key adopter of Magellan’s PJM RFID technology, including 6 years as Vice President Asia Pacific. “I have worked with Magellan in different capacities over 5 years or more, and I have found it the most exciting company, having a unique combination of world-beating technology, the best team of people you could ask for, and a blue-chip customer base. I am very excited to now be leading this outstanding and innovative company forward” Roger said.
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