GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, June 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O2Micro® International Limited (Nasdaq:OIIM), a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, today announced the appointment of Scott L. Anderson as Director of Investor Relations.
In this position, Mr. Anderson will report directly to Perry Kuo, Chief Financial Officer, Director and Secretary of O2Micro and will be based in the Company's offices in Santa Clara, California. Mr. Anderson will be responsible for O2Micro's global investor relations programs. He serves as the principle spokesperson and point of contact with the analyst and investment community, and is also responsible for the timely dissemination of public information and data to the company's stockholders.
Mr. Anderson brings more than 12 years of experience to O2Micro, having served in various investor relations and corporate communications roles for such companies as Qualcomm, Watson Pharmaceuticals and RF Micro Devices. Mr. Anderson has a B.A. degree in Communication Arts & Sciences from the University of Southern California.
"We are extremely pleased to have Scott Anderson join O2Micro during an exciting time of continued growth and opportunity for the Company," said Mr. Kuo. "With a unique background in investor relations, corporate communications and competitive intelligence, Scott is well positioned to help O2Micro continue to grow shareholder value as we execute our plan to address emerging technology needs for a variety of end markets."
About O2Micro
Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative power management and e-commerce components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. Products include Intelligent Lighting, Battery Management, and Power Management.
O2Micro International maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property with 19,795 patent claims granted, and over 21,000 more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide. Additional company and product information can be found on the company website at www.o2micro.com.
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