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November
2020.
IDEAL Networks Appoints New Chairman
Dear Editor,
Please see below the latest press release from IDEAL Networks.
Stokenchurch, UK | November 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IDEAL Networks Appoints New Chairman
Neil Gaydon has been appointed Chairman of IDEAL Networks, the global provider of innovative, simple to use cloud connected copper and fibre network test equipment.
Neil joins IDEAL Networks with 40 years’ experience in the technology sector and Board-level leadership. He has previously held notable roles at Pace plc, leading it to become the global number one in its sector with revenues of $2.3 billion, and North American company SMART Technologies Inc., which was reinvented with a new vision, strategy and value proposition, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Foxconn Technology Group.
He attended Harvard Business School and has been the recipient of numerous business awards during his time spent living and working in the UK and North America.
“IDEAL Networks is committed to continued innovation and transforming the way that our global customers work with exceptional solutions and products,” says Paul Walsh, CEO of IDEAL Networks. “We know that Neil’s passion and expertise will support this, and our whole team is delighted to welcome him as our Chairman.”
“I am delighted to be joining IDEAL Networks at a time of expansion where my experience can support the management team’s exciting vision for the company,” says Neil Gaydon, who is also Chairman of two Private Equity owned companies, Adare International and Adare SEC.
“Neil has a reputation for working strategically with management teams to create great companies with strong financial performance, that teams are proud to be part of. We are confident that he will be a great asset to IDEAL Networks,” says Matthew Hutchinson, Partner at CBPE Capital LLP (“CBPE”), which acquired a majority ownership position in IDEAL Networks in December 2018.
For more information please visit www.idealnetworks.net.
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About IDEAL Networks
IDEAL Networks offers easy to use data cable testers for cable installers and network testers to assist IT technicians with troubleshooting. The data cable tester range includes copper and fibre testers for cable verification, Ethernet transmission testing and cable certification that provide proof of performance. The unique network tester range helps to pinpoint and solve networking issues quickly. They decrease downtime by allowing field technicians to discover the root cause of network connectivity issues such as incorrect IP configuration, rogue network services, network bandwidth issues and PoE supply problems.
Visit www.idealnetworks.net.
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