October 14, 2004... BOSTON, Mass. USA -- Color Kinetics Incorporated (Nasdaq: CLRK), a pioneer in the design, marketing and licensing of intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies, today announced the appointment of David Emma as Vice President, OEM and Licensing, overseeing the development of new OEM and licensing opportunities and the growth of existing partnerships worldwide. Emma brings more than 16 years of experience to the position, with specific expertise in the identification, establishment and growth of strategic OEM and Licensing relationships within the semiconductor industry, among other technology markets.
Color Kinetics is a recognized industry leader, and Im pleased to join its talented management team, said Emma. I look forward to helping the company drive adoption of intelligent solid-state lighting through new and expanded OEM and licensing initiatives, both within and beyond the Core lighting industry.
Were extremely pleased to welcome David, whose strong background and expertise in identifying new market opportunities for sophisticated technologies will serve well in growing the indirect distribution channels for Color Kinetics technology, said Bill Sims, President and COO, Color Kinetics. To bolster the OEM and Licensing group with top talent for maximized return on our technology and IP investment.
Emma most recently served as Vice President of the Communications Modules Division for Integrated Circuits Systems (ICS), a $250 million company and worldwide leader in the design, development and marketing of silicon timing devices for the communications equipment, consumer, and business electronics industries. In that role he oversaw all activities for customer service, marketing, product marketing, engineering, manufacturing and finance. Prior to ICS he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Micro Networks; a leading provider of RF and Microwave components and subsystems for the Communication, networking and wireless industries, and Vice President of Marketing for CP Clare Corporation; now a division of IXYS Corporation and a leader in the design and manufacture of solid-state relays and high voltage integrated circuits. At Theta-J Corporation and Raytheon Company.
About Color Kinetics
Color Kinetics Incorporated (Nasdaq: CLRK - News) is a pioneer in the design, marketing and licensing of intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies. The companys award-winning line of products applies the practical and aesthetic benefits of LEDs to transcend the limits Of traditional light sources for use in high-performance lighting and OEM and licensing applications. Its products and technologies leverage a patented layer of digital intelligence, called Chromacore?, to generate and control millions of colors and dynamic lighting effects. Color Kinetics holds 36 patents And has over 120 patent applications pending that apply to many aspects of solid-state lighting technology. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Boston, MA with offices in the UK, China, and a joint venture in Japan. More information can be Found at http://
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