Doug Albregts Joins Richardson Electronics' Display Systems Group

Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) today announced the recent hiring of Doug Albregts as VP and General Manager for its Display Systems Group (DSG). Albregts, formerly VP Sales and Marketing for NEC Display Solutions of America, is expected to launch DSG’s long-range plan, which concentrates heavily on display solutions for the Healthcare, OEM and Digital Signage markets. "Doug brings a wealth of experience, energy, passion, and creativity to this position, and he has a proven track record of growing market share in the display industry,” said Wendy Diddell, Richardson Electronics EVP, Corporate Development. "He will be extremely effective at raising the profile of DSG and creating demand for its display solutions, engineering and support services.” Albregts joins DSG’s team of experienced executives in the custom and distributed display industry. As VP and General Manager, Albregts will be responsible for furthering DSG’s digital signage and OEM initiatives, while focusing on efficiency gains through the integration and consolidation of DSG’s global engineering and product management resources. DSG will continue to sell both its own proprietary solutions, including the Image Systems line of medical displays, as well as partnering with companies such as, but not limited to, NEC and Planar. Previously, Albregts served as VP, Sales and Marketing for NEC Display Solutions of Americas where he was responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of NEC’s sales, marketing and business development functions, including advertising, market intelligence, collateral materials, creative services and corporate communications. Under his direction, the company developed and implemented a full turn-key solutions division, re-engineered marketing practices to include integrated components and ROI benchmarks, expanded the use of alliance marketing and co-branding activities as a vehicle to create customer loyalty, and developed a more robust partner friendly infrastructure to better serve customers and industry partners. About Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) is a global provider of engineered solutions, and a global distributor of electronic components serving the RF and wireless communications, electron device, industrial power conversion and display systems markets. The Company delivers specialized expertise and value-added products, which it describes as "engineered solutions,” in response to customers’ needs through product manufacturing, systems integration, prototype design and manufacture, testing and logistics. About the Display Systems Group Richardson Electronics’ Display Systems Group (DSG) is a global provider of integrated display systems and products to the Financial, Industrial, Healthcare, and Public Information markets. DSG operates Technology Integration Centers in North America and Europe, which allow customers to add a wide range of customized features to liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma, and cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors. The company offers post-sale support and extended warranty programs with its comprehensive TekLink® support services. Information about Richardson Electronics, Ltd., the Display Systems Group and TekLink® is available online at www.rell.com.