"We're working hard to improve our sales efforts. Fabien and Chuck will be the driving force in fueling improvement," said Optelecom-NKF's president and CEO, Dave Patterson. "This new structure will be good for our company and even better for our partners. The creation of these positions allows us to deliver an even higher level of focus and service to these key regions."

The Company also announced the planned departure of Roland Hooghiemstra, VP of Global Sales and Support, effective April 30. "I want to thank Roland for his service to Optelecom-NKF," Mr. Patterson added. "All of us wish him the best in his future endeavors."