Zuken Appoints Head of Product Marketing for Europe and America

Steve Chidester, appointed to the newly created role of head of product marketing for Europe and America

June 17, 2010 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken has appointed Steve Chidester as head of product marketing for Europe and America.

Based in the Westford, Massachusetts office, Steve joins Zuken after working for Cadence Design Systems for 17 years.

This new role is part of Zuken’s strategic approach to becoming a more instrumental business partner, to further enhance customer satisfaction, and improve the company’s position in the market.

Gerhard Lipski, CEO Zuken America and GM Zuken Europe, comments on the appointment "Zuken is a growing company seeking to improve market share and perceptions across the industries we serve. We believe in partnering with our customers to help them adapt to the changing business environment. With his long experience and industry knowledge, Steve will help us create a closer connection to the market, helping drive Zuken forward in Europe and America."

Steve attended Northeastern University and, in his 30 years in electronic design, has held numerous printed circuit design and marketing positions. At Cadence Design Systems, he was Product Marketing Manager for Allegro PCB products and Product Marketing Director for their library and data management solutions.

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About Zuken

Zuken works globally with leading companies to optimize their electrical and electronic engineering design and related manufacturing processes through the provision of leading-edge software and consulting services. The company’s unique combination of proven experience, technological expertise and agility creates best in class solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and belief in integrity in all aspects of business produce long lasting and successful customer partnerships.

Zuken’s robust market position is reinforced by an established position in the industry with over 30 years experience, and solid financial foundations. As a stable multinational company, listed on Tier 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Zuken is able to remain focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of an investment by partnering with Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people - the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people are able to relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements.

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