IRVINE, CA, March 21, 2006 – DataLogic
International, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: DLGI;
Berlin, Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 779612),
a provider of GPS-based mobile asset tracking, secured mobile
communications and network security, today announced the appointment of William R. Abbott as Chief Financial Officer.
“Bill Abbott is a versatile, experienced finance executive and we are thrilled he
has joined our team,” Keith Moore, Chairman, DataLogic International, said.
“His hiring completes our senior executive team and brings tremendous value to our organic
and acquisition-driven growth plans.”
Prior to joining DataLogic, Abbott worked as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for the Newport
Corporation, a public $400 million advanced technology capital equipment manufacturing and service company.
Abbott has been part of numerous acquisitions, leading due diligence efforts, and has been exposed to
environments of significant growth (Newport grew from $130 million in 1997 to $400 million in 2005.)
“I feel that I have been successful in managing the financial operations of high-growth enterprises,
” Abbott said, “and look forward to helping DataLogic do the same.”
His experience in senior-level finance positions and heavy involvement in M&A activity, SEC filings and the
implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Sec. 404 compliant processes add to his significant financial leadership abilities.
Abbott began his career as an Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers and received his MBA from Pepperdine University.
Abbot replaces Keith Nguyen who has served as CFO for the Company since September 2002. Mr. Nguyen will continue
to serve as the Company's President, Secretary and Treasurer. For more information about DataLogic International, Inc. please visit www.dlgi.com