Marc Onetto as the new member of board for Microvision

Filed in archive News on March 16, 2006

Microvision Inc. today announced that Marc Onetto has joined its Board of Directors. Onetto is currently executive vice president of Worldwide Operations for Solectron, a $10 billion global provider of electronics Manufacturing and integrated supply-chain services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including industrial, consumer, automobile, medical device, computing, networking and telecommunications firms.

"We are thrilled to add someone of Marc's caliber and experience to Microvision's Board," commented Alexander Tokman, Microvision president and CEO. "Through the years, Marc has consistently demonstrated that he is a strong operator, inspiring leader and real change agent. Marc's extensive experience, knowledge and leadership in establishing and managing global supply chain operations directly supports our business objectives for 2006 and beyond, specifically as related to our new initiatives focused on high-volume OEM product developments."

Tokman added that Onetto's experience in strategic sourcing and global manufacturing will be particularly beneficial to Microvision as it progresses toward bringing products to market in such areas as automotive head-up displays and hand-held, head-worn and embedded micro-display solutions for a variety of consumer, business and military applications.

"Microvision has world-class technology with enormous potential and an abundance of exciting applications and opportunities," said Onetto. "Alex is a demonstrated leader with the skills and experience to put this Company in a position to succeed. This is an exciting turnaround time for Microvision, and I am happy to be a part of its new and reinvigorated team."

Onetto, 55, joined Solectron in 2003 and has nearly 30 years of experience in supply chain, operational, finance, IT and quality management. In his current capacity, Onetto oversees 50,000 employees and is responsible for manufacturing, materials management, quality, new product introduction, information technology, logistics and repair operations.