 
Firecomms Announces Appointment of Vice President of European Sales to Expand Operations to Meet Customer Demands CORK, Ireland, Dec 8, 2006 Cork, Ireland, December 8, 2006 - Firecomms Ltd., a leading compound semiconductor company that develops high-speed light sources in visible range wavelengths, today announces the appointment of industry veteran Hugh Hennessy as vice president of European sales. In his new role, Hennessy will leverage his vast experience in telecommunications and consumer electronics sales and marketing to further drive Firecomms' expansion into the European marketplace. From his base at Firecomms headquarters in Ireland, Hennessy also will be positioned to strengthen worldwide sales support. Hennessy was most recently European sales manager for TDK Electronics Europe GmbH where he led sales teams in delivering over $300M in European and global sales. Previously, he held various positions within TDK including global account manager for the company's American division, and general manager of the Eastern Europe regional office which he established, staffed, and managed. "With the rapid growth of photonics communications in the consumer electronics, cell phones and automotive industries, Hugh brings expertise that is critical to guiding Firecomms' expansion within these markets," says Firecomms CEO Declan O'Mahoney. Hennessy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Trinity College in Dublin. About Firecomms, Ltd: Firecomms, a compound semiconductor company, develops high-speed light sources in visible range wavelengths. Firecomms' lasers and LEDs provide the groundwork that will revolutionize optical data communications for small area networks, such as in-car networks and home networks. Firecomms’ low power visible lasers unleash the potential for advances in medical devices, barcode scanners, and optical storage devices. The Ireland-based company leverages its ten years of photonics research experience, optical expertise, and extensive IP portfolio to develop cost-effective solutions for applications in which the use of glass fiber optics is prohibitively expensive. Additional information about Firecomms is available at: www.firecomms.com — ENDS — |