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Zuken USA Names Kent McLeroth as New President and CEO
August 4, 2015 | ZukenEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Zuken Americas has appointed Kent McLeroth to the position of chief executive officer. McLeroth joined Zuken USA in 1995 and most recently held the position of vice president of Systems Engineering.
“Kent is a 25-year EDA industry veteran with extensive design and product lifecycle management (PLM) expertise. He brings technical acumen and strong core values to this leadership role. I am excited to be working with Kent as we take the Americas business to the next level,” said Jinya Katsube, Zuken COO and representative director.
McLeroth said, “I first became associated with Zuken as a customer, designing hardware for a major defense contractor, and have always been impressed with Zuken and their continuous innovation and technology leadership.”
He added, “That leadership continues today with a product-centric design suite that is unprecedented. In virtually every industry – from transportation to aerospace to consumer electronics, today’s integrated products demand an integrated design approach and Zuken is already delivering. It is a privilege and an honor to lead our operations in the Americas as we continue our growth and technology leadership.”
McLeroth is based in the Zuken Americas headquarters in Westford, MA.
About Zuken
Zuken is a global provider of leading-edge software and consulting services for electrical and electronic design and manufacturing. Founded in 1976, Zuken has the longest track record of technological innovation and financial stability in the electronic design automation (EDA) software industry. The company’s extensive experience, technological expertise and agility, combine to create world-class software solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and integrity in all aspects of business produce long-lasting and successful customer partnerships that make Zuken a reliable long-term business partner.
Zuken is focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of choosing Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people—the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.zuken.com
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