Chris Holm Joins KVH to Direct Human Resources Initiatives
16 July 2014 - 9:00PM
KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) announced today that Chris Holm
has joined the company to drive strategic leadership in key human
resources initiatives supporting KVH's growth. He assumes the title
of vice president of human resources, a newly created role within
the company. From its headquarters in Middletown, Rhode Island, KVH
has a global presence that includes offices around the world. In
the past two years, the company's annual revenue increased 45
percent, and the number of employees grew from fewer than 400 to
more than 500.
"We are delighted that Chris has joined KVH, bringing his strong
focus on the technology and manufacturing sectors in both public
and private companies" says Peter Rendall, KVH's chief financial
officer. "Chris will guide KVH to continue to attract, motivate,
and retain high-performance employees, and his global experience
will be invaluable."
Mr. Holm, a Connecticut native, has extensive experience
directing human resources efforts across the U.S., Europe, China,
Malaysia, and India. During his 20-year career, he has lived in
China, consulted for a Paris-based company, and held top human
resources positions with companies in Connecticut and New York. He
is based in KVH's headquarters.
"I look forward to building on the great work that KVH has
already done," says Mr. Holm. "KVH has an exciting growth story, a
strong presence around the world, and an innovative spirit that
defines the company, from engineering and manufacturing, to sales,
marketing, and all aspects of the enterprise."
Mr. Holm holds a bachelor's of science degree in engineering
from Syracuse University, and has completed post-graduate work in
engineering administration and organizational development.
Note to Editors: Additional information about KVH is available
at www.kvh.com/about, and at the KVH Press Room, www.kvh.com/press
room.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries is a leading manufacturer of solutions that
provide global high-speed Internet, television, and voice services
via satellite to mobile users at sea, on land, and in the air, and
is a leading news, music, and entertainment content provider to
many industries including maritime, retail, and leisure. KVH
Industries is also a premier manufacturer of high-performance
sensors and integrated inertial systems for defense and commercial
guidance and stabilization applications. KVH is based in
Middletown, RI, with research, development, and manufacturing
operations in Middletown, RI, and Tinley Park, IL. The company's
global presence includes offices in Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus,
Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, and the United
Kingdom.
KVH is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Connors
Media & Communications Manager
KVH Industries, Inc.
401-851-3824
jconnors@kvh.com
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