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March 1, 2022

Data I/O

Redmond-based Data I/O, a global provider of advanced data and security deployment solutions for flash-memory based intelligent devices and microcontrollers, announced that Edward Smith has joined its board of directors. Smith is the CEO of SMTC, a global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on partnering with equipment manufacturers and emerging technology companies to provide the full range of end-to-end EMS services.. The addition of Smith expands the board to 6 directors, with 5 members being independent.

As CEO of SMTC since 2017, Smith led the company through 3 years of growth including a series of acquisitions until being acquired by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital in 2021. Smith has more than 25 years' experience in the EMS industry and the electronic components distribution industry. Prior to joining SMTC, he served as president of Avnet for 7 years. Earlier, Smith served as president and chief executive officer of SMTEK International, a tier II manufacturer in the EMS industry. Smith is the founder and currently runs the We Will Never Forget charitable foundation in honor of the victims and first responders of the attacks on 9/11.




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