Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, and cellular out-of-band products, today announced changes to its executive leadership structure. With the new appointments, Opengear will be able to more effectively manage the business and continue to drive global growth.

Gary Marks has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Opengear. Based out of Opengear's corporate headquarters in Piscataway, New Jersey, Marks will assume responsibility of the company's overall strategy and execution. He will also direct the leadership team, overseeing sales, finance, and marketing. Previously, Marks served as Opengear's President, where he led the company's global sales and marketing operations.

Rick Stevenson has been named the company's first Chief Operating Officer. Based out of Opengear's Brisbane, Australia office, Stevenson will lead the company's engineering, production, and product support initiatives.

"It's a very exciting time at Opengear," said David Martirano, Opengear's Chairman. "Already this year, Opengear has opened new offices in the United States and Australia, added Marcio Saito as CTO, released several new products, and signed on many new channel partners and customers. We look to further build on this momentum with the appointment of Gary as CEO. Gary's sales, marketing, and operational expertise have proven to be a great complement to Opengear's executive team, and we believe his leadership skills will propel the company forward."

About Opengear

Founded in 2004, Opengear delivers next generation intelligent solutions for managing critical IT and communications infrastructure. Opengear's solutions, featuring embedded Smart OOB™ technology, equip our customers' networks with intelligent automation and bulletproof resilience, enabling them to optimize technical operations and secure business continuity. The company is headquartered in New Jersey, with a manufacturing facility in Utah, R&D operations in Australia and sales offices in Europe, Asia and the USA. For more information, please visit www.opengear.com.