MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- e2v aerospace and defense (e2v a&d), a leading provider of technology solutions, announces the appointment of Mr. Steve Whigham to the board of directors. Mr. Whigham is currently Group Operations & Quality Director, e2v technologies plc, and brings over 25 years of industry experience to the board of directors.

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Mr. Whigham joined e2v technologies plc five years ago and has held senior executive level positions with Siemens, Fujitsu, Celestica and JDS Uniphase. "My role at e2v provides exciting challenges to meet the many different requirements of our divisions and to help e2v build strategies to meet rapidly changing market requirements while ensuring customer satisfaction and shareholder return," stated Mr. Whigham at the recent board meeting. "I see my role on the e2v aerospace and defense board as an extension of that charter in service to our company."

"Steve is a veteran executive with extensive experience in operations, manufacturing, and engineering," said Robert Brevelle, Officer, Director of the Board, and President of e2v a&d. "We are pleased to welcome Steve to the board and look forward to leveraging his experience and leadership to help build on our success and to execute on our long term strategic objectives as we expand operations in the US and abroad."

About e2v aerospace and defense, inc.

e2v aerospace and defense, inc. (e2v a&d) is a leading provider of RF power, imaging and hi-rel semiconductor solutions to the North American aerospace and defense industry.

e2v a&d offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including wideband RF components and sub-systems, high performance imaging sensors and cameras and hi-rel semiconductor products and lifecycle management services to ensure long-term continuity of supply.

Corporate headquarters of e2v a&d are located at 765 Sycamore Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA. For more information, visit http://www.e2v-us.com.

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