Pulse Electronics Names MarkTwaalfhoven CEO - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Pulse Electronics Corp. (PULS), a provider of electronic components, said its Board of Directors has named MarkTwaalfhoven as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Twaalfhoven joins Pulse from investment firm Valuec B.V. in Hong Kong, where he served as President, with responsibilities for investing in and advising international technology companies.

Prior to that, Twaalfhoven served from 2005 to 2009 as President and CEO of Teleplan International.

Twaalfhoven also has been appointed to Pulse's Board of Directors, expanding the Board from six to seven members. John Major has been named permanent Chairman of the Board.

Alan Benjamin, who has served as interim CEO since July, will continue in his role as Chief Operating Officer.