SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Direct, Inc.
(Nasdaq: HELO), the leading developer and direct marketer of desktop telephone
productivity tools, today announced that vice president of operations and
chief financial officer Ray Nystrom has resigned to pursue other
opportunities.
"I want to thank Ray for the contributions he has made to Hello Direct's
performance over the last two and a half years," said Alec Glover, president
and chief executive officer. "He was instrumental in helping design and
implement the profit focused growth strategy that has led to our recent record
financial results. The financial systems and controls he installed ensure the
efficient use of resources as we continue to grow. Along with the board of
directors, I wish Ray success in his future endeavors."
The Company also announced the appointment of Kip Witter as interim chief
financial officer. Mr. Witter is a senior consultant in The Brenner Group
LLC, an interim management and financial advisory services firm. He has
recently served as acting CFO for Telcontar, BusinessBots, Inc. and GenOA
Corporation, and was previously vice president and treasurer at Amdahl
Corporation. "Kip's experience with rapidly growing high technology firms in
Silicon Valley will enable him to step in and immediately provide valuable
services to Hello Direct," said Glover.
According to Mr. Glover, Hello Direct has begun a search to fill the
position on a permanent basis.
About Hello Direct, Inc.:
Hello Direct, Inc. is the leading developer and direct marketer of
telephone productivity tools including headsets, teleconferencing, wireless
and related desktop products. Through its distinctive catalogs, Web site
(http://www.hellodirect.com) and outbound telemarketing programs, the Company offers
a broad selection of commercial-grade, brand name, proprietary and private
label products at competitive prices that provide solutions to its customers'
evolving communication needs.
SOURCE Hello Direct, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.hellodirect.com
CONTACT:
General Information, Don Markley, or
Analysts, Reid Cox, 415-986-1591, both of The Financial Relations
Board for Hello Direct, Inc.
NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information on Hello Direct, Inc. via
fax at no cost, dial 800-PRO-INFO, ticker symbol: HELO.
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