CH-Wetzikon, October 28, 2014 - The Group Executive Board of the Elma Group will be complemented by a new member. The Board of Director has nominated Tedy Kratenstein as President of Elma Europe (EMEA) and a member of the Group Executive Board.

In this position, Tedy Kratenstein, 54 years, will be responsible for the European subsidiaries of the Elma Group as well for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA). The EMEA region contributes about 40% of the Elma Group's total revenue.

Tedy Kratenstein has profound knowledge of the most relevant Elma markets, a proven track record in the industry and a worldwide sales network. The last ten years he worked for a global leading manufacturer of Embedded Computer Technology, first as CEO of the local company in Israel, later as Vice President of Sales Europe, Middle East and Africa.

As per November 1, 2014, the Group Executive Board will consist of the three members Fred Ruegg (CEO / Regional Manager Americas), Edwin Wild (CFO / Regional Manager Asia) and Tedy Kratenstein (Regional Manager Europe).

Contacts:

Elma Electronic AG
Hofstrasse 93
8620 Wetzikon

Fred Ruegg Edwin Wild
CEO Elma Group CFO Elma Group
Tel. +41 44 933 43 04 Tel. +41 44 933 42 45
fred.ruegg@elma.com edwin.wild@elma.ch

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