Optibase appoint new CEO

Optibase, a leader in digital video solutions, has announced that Uzi Breier will join the company as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2004.
With Breier's appointment, Tom Wyler will resign as CEO. Wyler will retain his position as Executive Chairman of Optibase's Board of Directors and will assume the role of President.
Breier brings to Optibase an impressive management background in the telecommunications and semiconductor industries where he held a number of senior executive positions. Breier, who most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Emblaze Semiconductor, will be in charge of the Company's business plans and strategies. As Chief Executive of Emblaze Semiconductor, Breier implemented new strategic initiatives, which are generally credited with resulting in increased sales.
In July 2004, Zoran a provider of solutions for the digital entertainment and imaging markets, acquired Emblaze Semiconductor. Breier also held senior executive positions at Emblaze Systems, Flextronics International, Ltd., and National Semiconductor.
Commenting on the appointment, Wyler said: "On behalf of everyone at Optibase, I would like to welcome Uzi to the Company. We believe that Uzi has demonstrated the ability to successfully grow and operate companies in the technology sector. Uzi's extensive sales, marketing and leadership experience complements the efforts that we are currently making toward achieving revenue growth and operational profitability. He shares our dedication in taking Optibase to the next level, and we are very pleased to have Uzi on board."
Breier holds an MBA in Management and International Trade from San Jose State University, and graduated summa cum laude from New York Institute of Technology where he received a BSc in computer science and a BSc in industrial engineering.
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