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Directors and Senior Management
PROFILE OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Telecommunication Products
James C. KRALIK, aged 37, Chief Executive Officer of Telecommunication Products business, is responsible for overseeing the global consumer
telephone business, and formulating strategy to further strengthen VTech’s position in the telecommunications industry. Mr. KRALIK began his
career as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company where he counseled leading clients in various industries in both Asia and North
America. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. KRALIK founded and managed one of the Asia’ leading media and entertainment companies from 1993 to
2000. He is an independent non-executive director of Tristate Holdings Ltd and holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from Harvard College and an
MBA degree from the Harvard Business School.
Kent WONG Wah Shun, aged 39, Vice President & General Manager of VTech Telecommunications Ltd, is in charge of telephone product operations,
product management and research and development. Prior to joining the Group in 1989, Mr. WONG worked in computer industry. He holds an
Master degree in Engineering and a Master degree in Management.
Gary TAM Wai Keung, aged 38, Vice President & General Manager of Business Development, VTech Telecommunications Ltd, is responsible for the
development of ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) business worldwide and the sales & marketing of VTech brand in Europe and South America.
Mr. TAM joined VTech in 1986. He holds a Bachelor degree in electronics engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Gary ROGALSKI, aged 39, Vice President of Engineering of VTech Engineering Canada Ltd, is responsible for R&D of 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz digital telephony
products and emerging technologies for North America. Mr. ROGALSKI joined VTech in 1988 and had 18 years of R&D experience in the
telecommunications industry. He holds a diploma in telecommunications from British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Donna SILBERT, aged 42, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management of VTech Communications Inc, is responsible for the Marketing and
Product Management of the VTech and AT&T brands in the US. Ms. SILBERT joined VTech in 2000 and has over 16 years experience in the
telecommunications industry. She holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from William Paterson University.
Stanley HARTSTEIN, aged 45, Vice President of Business Development of VTech Communications Inc, is responsible for the development of new
technologies and markets, and manages the VTech Companion Mail Station, the VTech investment in HomeRelay, and the VTech relationship with
AT&T. Mr. HARTSTEIN joined VTech in 2000 and has over 21 years experience in the Consumer Electronics industry. He holds a Bachelor degree in
Accounting from the State University of New York.
Nick DELANY, aged 50, Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics of VTech Communications Inc, is responsible for the overall management of Supply
Chain System and logistics of Telecommunication Products business. Prior joining VTech in 2000, Mr. DELANY had 23 years sales and management
experience in the industrial, retail, construction and mining industries in the US, Europe, Asia and South Africa including five years experience
developing supply chain systems in leading companies in the USA. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Financial Management from the
University of South Africa & Damlein College.
Electronic Learning Products
Dennis W. PERRY, aged 51, Chief Executive Officer of Electronic Learning Products business, is responsible for the development of our ELP business
worldwide which includes the subsidiaries in North America and Europe as well as the distributor network in Latin America and Asia. With more
than 25 years of multi-national marketing and management experience in the branded consumer goods industry, Mr. PERRY had held a number of
key positions, including President of United Distillers and Vintners West, Chief Executive Officer of Hagemeyer-Cosa Libermann Group (HCL Ltd.)
and President of Connor Toy Corporation. He holds a Bachelor degree from Boston University and a Master degree in Business Administration from
Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. PERRY is chosen to serve on the Toy Industry Association’s (TIA) board of directors in the US.
Christopher FISHER, aged 46, Chief Financial Officer of Electronic Learning Products business, is responsible for overseeing financial matters. He first joined
the Group as the Chief Financial Officer of VTech Electronics (UK) Plc. in 1993 and rejoined the Group in 2000 as Chief Financial Officer for Europe before
being promoted to his current role. With more than 20 years of experience in finance, Mr. FISHER had been Deputy Managing Director and Group
Financial Director of the Meristem Furniture Group. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Edwin YING Lin Kwan, aged 49, General Manager of VTech Electronics Ltd, is responsible for the Hong Kong and PRC operation of Electronic Learning
Products business. Mr. YING joined VTech in 1986 as chief mechanical engineer. Before joining the Group, he had 10 years of technical experience in
electronic products. Mr. YING holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Hong Kong.
Paul R. MILLER, aged 46, Chief Executive Officer of VTech Electronics Europe plc, is responsible for the European operations of Electronic Learning
Products business. Mr. MILLER has more than two decades experience in running multinational media companies. Prior to joining the Group in May
2002, he held senior international executive positions at Paramount Pictures, CIC International and Toyzone.co.uk. He holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Computation from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and obtained his Chartered Management
Accountant qualification in 1983.