


CAMBRIDGE, ON, Sept. 1 /CNW/ - COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV) today announced that it has commenced the search for a new Chief Executive Officer following the decision by the Company to replace Mr. John Keating. Mr. Keating will be stepping down effective immediately and the board of directors has appointed Mike Pley as interim Chief Executive Officer during the search process. Mr. Keating has also resigned as a director of the company.
"COM DEV wishes to express its gratitude for the significant contribution that Mr. Keating has made to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours," said COM DEV's Chairman, Mr. Terry Reidel. Mr. Reidel went on to say that "The Company is moving on to the next phase of development in its business plan with a renewed focus on profitability and the Board of Directors was of the view a new vision was required at this time."
About COM DEV
COM DEV International Ltd. ([ www.comdevintl.com ]) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of space hardware subsystems. With facilities in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, COM DEV manufactures advanced products and subsystems that are sold to major satellite prime contractors for use in communications, space science, remote sensing and military satellites.
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