13 Nov 2013 07:00
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13 November 2013
Toumaz Limited
Frontier Silicon's Patrick Hannon elected President of WorldDMB
Toumaz Limited (AIM: TMZ, 'Toumaz', or 'the Group'), a pioneer in low-power wireless semiconductor and software technologies, announces that Patrick Hannon, VP of Corporate Development at Frontier Silicon has been elected President of WorldDMB for 2013-15.
WorldDMB is the global industry forum for digital radio, promoting the adoption and implementation of broadcast digital radio, based on the DAB family of standards, across Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions.
Patrick, who has over twenty years' experience working in strategy and digital media, was elected by a committee of international peers representing 80 organisations from 23 countries - from all elements of the digital radio ecosystem, including technology providers, policy makers, regulators, broadcasters, device manufacturers and automotive OEMs.
The President of WorldDMB is a figurehead for the digital radio industry, helping to shape strategy for the association and acting as an advocate for digital radio in a range of external forums. Patrick's role will be to guide WorldDMB members and policy makers at a pivotal time for digital radio as international adoption rates and Digital Switch Over gather pace.
Anthony Sethill, CEO of Toumaz said:
"Patrick's election is a great endorsement of his sterling work within the industry and the strength of Frontier Silicon's market leadership.
"This is a transformational time for digital radio and we are excited that Frontier Silicon will be representing the sector at an international level."
Enquiries:
Toumaz Limited | +44 (0)20 7391 0630 |
Anthony Sethill, Chief Executive Officer | |
Jonathan Apps, Chief Financial Officer | |
College Hill | +44 (0)20 7457 2056 |
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About Toumaz (www.toumaz.com)
Toumaz Limited is a pioneer in low-power, wireless semiconductor and software technologies for healthcare and consumer audio. The company has two divisions, Toumaz Healthcare and Frontier Silicon. Toumaz Healthcare develops wireless solutions for patient monitoring. Frontier Silicon provides chip, modules and software for digital radio and connected audio devices.