SAN DIMAS, Calif., May 8, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Wavestream (www.wavestream.com), a manufacturer of compact, highly efficient solid-state power amplifiers, today announced that Klaus Beecker has joined the company as Executive Vice President - Markets. In his new role with Wavestream, Beecker will be responsible for leading the company's global sales, marketing and business development initiatives and will play a key role in product conception, system architecture, design and overall product strategy.
A 40-year veteran of Communications and Power Industries Inc (CPI), Klaus Beecker brings more than 30 years of senior-level management experience as well as more than 25 years of successful and highly relevant business development experience to Wavestream.
"Klaus brings a compelling combination of industry experience and entrepreneurial vision to our company," said Chris Branscum, Chief Executive Officer of Wavestream. "Klaus operates from a very strong technical and strategic foundation. We are thrilled to have him join our management team."
Beecker most recently served as Vice President of Business Development for CPI's Communications and Medical Products Division (CMP) since 1995, and since 2000 was also responsible for managing the business development efforts for CPI's Satcom Division. His strategic and visionary leadership in guiding new product development and his highly customer-focused approach consistently aligned the company's strategic direction with the needs of customers to maintain both divisions as undisputed global leaders in their diverse technological portfolios. During his tenure at CPI, Beecker demonstrated a wealth of multilingual skills and cultural knowledge in developing lasting global business partnerships. In addition, for 10 years, he managed research and development efforts on microwave and millimeter amplifier development for satellite communications and on high-frequency switching power supply technology for medical X-ray and microwave communications products.
He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Engineering Physics at the University of Toronto with specialization in microwave RF technology. He completed an executive MBA program at Western University in London, Ontario. For 11 years, Klaus taught adult education courses in Mathematics and Physics at Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology.
About Wavestream Corporation
Wavestream develops and produces high-power solid-state amplifiers that meet the needs of today's communications and sensing systems. Wavestream's Spatial Power Advantage(tm), revolutionary spatial power combining technologies, enables higher amplifier output powers in smaller packages with greater efficiency and lower cost than previously possible. Wavestream currently offers industry-leading Ka-band and Ku-band SSPAs and BUCs for satellite communications. At Wavestream, we are bringing solid-state solutions to commercial, defense and homeland security systems requiring power, efficiency, and value with the Spatial Power Advantage(tm).
For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.wavestream.com.