RICHMOND, British Columbia, Jan. 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- CON-SPACE Communications Ltd. (TSX-V:CCB), (http://www.con-space.com ), a world leader in specialized voice communication products, today announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Thirlwell, as the new company President.
"CON-SPACE is pleased to announce the selection of Mike Thirlwell as our new President," said outgoing President Terry Ibbetson. Ibbetson, who shall remain as Company CEO added, "This represents the beginning of a new and exciting era for the Company and its quest to move up to the next level and beyond. We not only believe that the timing is right for this important step but that Mike is the person capable of carrying CON-SPACE to that new level."
Thirlwell comes to CON-SPACE with a diverse background including a B. Comm from the University of Alberta, a 21-year business career with Xerox of Canada followed by several years as a senior level consultant.
While at Xerox he successfully completed assignments in general management and sales management, Manager of Product Marketing responsible for working with the international groups to plan and launch new products. He has also worked as leader for the national product teams planning, manufacturing, distribution, admin, service, and sales groups to effectively market current products and bring new products to market.
After leaving Xerox in 1996 he joined SecuriGuard Services Ltd. as COO until 1998 when he began providing Interim Management services as a consultant to companies in the Vancouver area. While providing these consulting services he aligned himself with a team of senior managers providing services for a wide range of companies in different business segments including manufacturing, telecommunications, hospitality and non-profit organizations.
Coming with a results-oriented background, Mike appears to have excellent HR skills and has thorough knowledge of Quality Management control and business process development and implementation.
Thirlwell has also been active in the community as a participant in the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Chair of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Charity Golf Tournament, Past Chair of the Vancouver Community College Foundation, and Past President of the Seymour Golf and Country Club.
Mike is 54 and is married with three children, ages 22, 18, and 16. He is a resident of North Vancouver and has been for 21 years.
"We have many plans for the future of CON-SPACE and are very pleased to have Mike leading our senior management team into our new future," concluded Jim Swanson, Company Chairman.
About CON-SPACE
CON-SPACE is recognized worldwide as the leading designer and manufacturer of specialized voice communication equipment used by Police, Fire, Rescue, Government Agencies, Militaries, Municipalities and general industry. The Company has distribution throughout North America, Great Britain, Australia, and parts of Asia, South America, and Europe. The Company also supplies many other manufacturers with Private Labeled products.
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