iGo, Inc. (Nasdaq:IGOI), a leading provider of innovative portable power
and computing solutions, today announced that Michael J. Larson has been
appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr.
Larson replaces Robert W. Shaner, 59, who will continue to serve as an
independent member of the iGo, Inc. Board of Directors.
Mr. Larson, 55, joined iGo’s Board of
Directors in October 2007. Mr. Larson serves on the Audit, Compensation
& Human Resources and Corporate Governance & Nominating Committees. From
2002 to 2008, Mr. Larson served as Senior Vice President and General
Manager of the Personal Systems Group, Americas for Hewlett-Packard
Company. The Personal Systems Group is responsible for Hewlett-Packard’s
business and consumer PCs, mobile computing devices, workstations, and
managed home products. Mr. Larson joined Hewlett-Packard following its
merger with Compaq Computer Corporation. From 1996 through 2001,
Mr. Larson served in a variety of senior management positions at Compaq
including Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Worldwide
Access Business Group, which was responsible for all consumer and
commercial personal computers. Mr. Larson’s
professional experience also includes holding positions of increasing
responsibility with companies such as Toshiba, Sony, The Coca-Cola
Company Food Division, Johnson & Johnson, and The Carnation Company.
Mr. Larson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wake Forest
University.
“I am pleased to serve as iGo, Inc.’s
new Chairman of the Board,” said Mr. Larson. “I
believe we have a solid plan in place for building both our low- and
high-power businesses and I look forward to working with the Board and
the management team to enhance the value of the Company. I would also
like to thank Bob Shaner for his efforts as Chairman of the Board and I
am pleased that he will continue to be a valuable member of our
leadership team.”
About iGo, Inc.
iGo, Inc., based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a developer of universal
power adapters for portable computers and mobile electronic devices
(e.g., mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, etc.) and creator of the
patented iGo® intelligent tip technology. iGo
offers a full line of AC, DC and combination AC/DC power adapters for
portable computers and low-power mobile electronic devices.
