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GaN Systems opens new U.S. office
The gallium nitride power magnate aims to extend its business with a new director who will head a new office in Michigan
GaN Systems, a developer of GaN power switching semiconductors, is opening a new office located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The company has appointed Julian Styles, as Director of Business Development, to lead business development in the United States.
The expansion in the U.S. will aid the company in continuing to impact industries, like manufacturing and automotive. These are two industries where the need for clean technology power conversion applications continue to grow.
GaN Systems' head office is currently located in Ottawa, Canada.
"We're excited to better serve our clients in the U.S. with the addition of an experienced, well versed executive in the electronic and automotive sectors," says Girvan Patterson, chief executive officer of GaN Systems.
"We have worked hard to develop viable, effective GaN applications, including making hybrid and all electric vehicles cost effective. Julian's broad experience and strong technical background including electric vehicle and grid systems, will complement the existing team to meet the needs of a growing company, like ours.," adds Patterson.
An experienced executive with over 20 years' track record of helping international companies bring new technologies to market, Styles most recently led U.S./Swedish company Movimento Group's entry into knowledge management for advanced automotive infotainment systems.
Previously he helped lead electronics company Pi Shurlok (now Pi Innovo) to rapid growth in the U.S., based around innovative products for the automotive, transport and aviation industries.
The company has appointed Julian Styles, as Director of Business Development, to lead business development in the United States.
The expansion in the U.S. will aid the company in continuing to impact industries, like manufacturing and automotive. These are two industries where the need for clean technology power conversion applications continue to grow.
GaN Systems' head office is currently located in Ottawa, Canada.
"We're excited to better serve our clients in the U.S. with the addition of an experienced, well versed executive in the electronic and automotive sectors," says Girvan Patterson, chief executive officer of GaN Systems.
"We have worked hard to develop viable, effective GaN applications, including making hybrid and all electric vehicles cost effective. Julian's broad experience and strong technical background including electric vehicle and grid systems, will complement the existing team to meet the needs of a growing company, like ours.," adds Patterson.
An experienced executive with over 20 years' track record of helping international companies bring new technologies to market, Styles most recently led U.S./Swedish company Movimento Group's entry into knowledge management for advanced automotive infotainment systems.
Previously he helped lead electronics company Pi Shurlok (now Pi Innovo) to rapid growth in the U.S., based around innovative products for the automotive, transport and aviation industries.
