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EION Makes Executive Appointments in Wireless Division

Market Development Executives will ensure Market Penetration in key regions for the company's Wireless Business

Ottawa, Canada; June 18, 2004 - EION Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernie Isaak and Siva Chidhambaram as Executive Consultants - Market Development for EION's Wireless Division.  Their addition to the Executive team will ensure market development and business growth for the company's wireless products.

Ernie Isaak is a seasoned executive in Business Development and Strategic Business Initiatives.  He joins EION as part of the Market and Business Development team, bringing over 35 years expertise in International Marketing, Sales, Computer Systems and Technology, Telecommunications and Government Relations.  Mr. Isaak has extensive experiene in developing and emerging markets, and managing strategic partnerships.  His career has taken him to executive positions within several global corporations, including Director at CAL Corporation, Vice President at the Vancouver Stock Exchange, and President of EDP Industries.

Siva Chidhambaram is an accomplished professional with international experience and a proven ability to devise trade and market development strategies.   Also as part of the Market and Business Development team, he brings over 20 years experience in international and emerging market development.  He has worked as an Economist/CTA/Consultant with UNDP-funded projects in Lesotho, Somalia, Kenya, Mali and Uganda.  Mr. Chidhambaram is a management consultant, focusing on trade development in South Africa, India, Mexico, Uganda and New Zealand.

"We are very excited about these two accomplished professionals joining our team.  Their expertise will be invaluable in allowing EION's wireless products to penetrate emerging markets all over the world and address the digital divide," said Kalai Kalaichelvan, EION CEO.  He adds, "As the demand for connectivity and new technologies increases, it is imperative that we pursue thee new opportunities with the most qualified resources."

Along with these Executive appointments, the company's Wireless Division is expanding its reach by adding select partners and resellers to its network.  EION is aggressively pursuing new markets and opportunities globally to ensure growth and strengthen its customer base.

 
 

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About EION Wireless
EION Wireless, a division of EION Inc., is a global provider of Broadband Wireless Access products that enable effective, economic and secure wireless high-speed communications solutions. EION is a Principal Member of the WiMAX Forum and was named one of the fastest fifty growing wireless companies in North America by Deloitte and Touche. With over ten thousand broadband wireless installations worldwide, the company’s licensed and unlicensed frequency products are used by wireless ISPs, private network operators, and remote rural networks and in voice and data backhaul applications to solve last mile challenges. EION Wireless works with more than 165 worldwide channel partners to support its diverse global customer base.
For more information, visit: www.eionwireless.com

For additional information, please contact:
EION Inc.
Richard Kelland
Marketing & Communications
Phone: (613) 271-4400 x232
e-mail: richard@eion.com