Long-time Board Member Served as Chairman Since 1996
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) announced today with sorrow that Harry
G. Campagna, Chairman of the company's Board of Directors, has passed
away. Mr. Campagna, 70, joined the Board of InterDigital(R) in
1994 and was named as Chairman of the Board in 1996.
"On this somber day, we offer our sincere condolences to Harry's family
and friends," noted Robert Roath, fellow Board member. "His passion and
support of InterDigital was unwavering in the more than a decade we
served together on the Board. Under Harry's stewardship, InterDigital
moved from a position as an emerging technology developer to a true
leader in wireless innovation and a company with great financial
strength. Today, the company's stellar roster of licensees and partners
represent the world's leading telecommunications companies. On behalf of
the Board and the management team, I offer my gratitude for his wisdom
and guidance."
InterDigital's Board now totals five Directors. The Board's active
search for new, independent candidates to join the Board will continue.
The Board will convene in the near term to review and consider Board
composition, including potential successors to the Chairmanship.
About InterDigital
InterDigital designs, develops and provides advanced wireless
technologies and products that drive voice and data communications.
InterDigital is a leading contributor to the global wireless standards
and holds a strong portfolio of patented technologies which it licenses
to manufacturers of 2G, 2.5G, 3G, and 802 products worldwide.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com
Source: InterDigital, Inc.
Contact: InterDigital, Inc.
Media Contact:
Jack Indekeu, +1 610-878-7800
jack.indekeu@interdigital.com
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Investor Contact:
Janet Point, +1 610-878-7800
janet.point@interdigital.com