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National Instruments Promotes Eric Starkloff to Senior Vice President of Marketing

^{Published on 2013-05-01 06:45:56 - Market Wire}
 

National Instruments Promotes Eric Starkloff to Senior Vice President of Marketing -- AUSTIN, Texas, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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AUSTIN, Texas, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: [ NATI ]) today announced the promotion of Eric Starkloff to senior vice president of marketing. Eric leads the organizations responsible for strategic planning, positioning the company's innovative hardware and software platforms, marketing NI's products and corporate brand and creating an effective eBusiness platform.

"Eric and his teams have been responsible for the adoption and success of NI test and embedded systems platforms that have served as growth engines for the company over the past decade," said Dr. James Truchard , president, CEO and cofounder of National Instruments. "Eric's integrity, work ethic, commitment to continual learning, and inspired dedication from those who work with him gives me confidence in his ablity to help the organization scale into the future."

"Eric helped spearhead our entry into application opportunities such as RF leading strategic initiatives that further drive the completion of our platform in this space," said Alex Davern , COO, CFO and executive vice president. "Since joining NI in 1997, Eric has recruited and developed top talent, built and motivated high-performing teams and demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities crucial to driving our organization forward."

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Since 1976, National Instruments ([ www.ni.com ]) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders. National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

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