C. Kyle Ranson

Kyle C.
Ranson, aged 42 years, was named a Director since September 1, 2004.
He joined in April 2003 as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing.
In December 2003, he was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer and on September 1, 2004, he became President and Chief Executive Officer.
From 1987 to 2003, he worked in various capacities for Compaq/Hewlett-Packard Company, manufacturers and providers of information technology infrastructure, personal computing and other access devices, global services, imaging and printing services.
His last position with Compaq/Hewlett Packard was Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing.
He holds a degree in design engineering from Brunel University in the United Kingdom.