ICx Technologies Establishes International Advisory Board to Accelerate Global Expansion
Board chaired by former NATO chairman includes distinguished group of international military, political and business leaders.
ICx Technologies, a developer of advanced technology solutions for homeland and military security, announced today that it has established an International Advisory Board to further expand the company's global efforts in multiple international markets.
The seven-member board is chaired by General Klaus Nauman (Ret.), former Chairman of the NATO North Atlantic Military committee, and comprised of a distinguished group of international military, political and business leaders.
"ICx recognizes the need for international exchange and collaboration to advance security solutions that address today's global challenges," said Hans Kobler, CEO, ICx Technologies. "Our new international advisory board will play a significant role in guiding our global business expansion by establishing relationships with key business and technology leaders. We are privileged to have such a distinguished group support our efforts."
Members of the ICx International Board of Advisors include:
- Ambassador Frank Elbe, former Ambassador to India, Japan, Poland and Switzerland;
- Dr. Andrzej Karkoszka, former Director, Strategic Defense Review, Ministry of National Defense for Poland;
- Field Marshal The Hon Lord Inge (Ret.), former Commander in Chief British Army of the Rhine, Commander Northern Army Group and Chief of the Defense Staff;
- Gen. Dr. Klaus Naumann, former Chairman of the NATO Military Committee;
- Eduardo Serra, former Minister of Defense for Spain and current Chairman of UBS Spain.
- Dr. Horst Teltschik, former economic advisor to German Chancellor Kohl and Board Member for BMW China.
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. The Company’s advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection. Visit the Company's web site at www.FLIR.com.
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