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Fusion-io Appoints Donald Basile as CEO
[April 03, 2008]

Fusion-io Appoints Donald Basile as CEO


(Wireless News Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)
Fusion-io, a provider of enterprise solid-state architecture and high
performance I/O solutions, announced that Donald Basile will assume the
role of CEO.

In the role, Dr. Basile assumes full operational responsibility for the
company.

"Don Basile brings unparalleled leadership and technology expertise
that will enable us to accelerate the growth of the company," said Rick
White, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer. "Don is an exceptional
leader and strategist. We share a common ambition for Fusion-io."

Dr. Basile brings more than 20 years of experience to Fusion-io, having
driven innovation at public and private companies in areas including
data networking, cable, telecommunications, computing and
semiconductors. Among his past accomplishments, Dr. Basile has been
involved with the management, growth and sale of companies valued at
more than $2 billion.

Dr. Basile spent nearly four years as Vice-President and managing
director of Raza Foundries, (RFI), a broadband networking and
communications investment company. Prior to RFI, he held management
positions at Remarq Communities, a Internet infrastructure provider;
Netfish Technologies, a provider in XML ecommerce; and Lenfest
Communications, a pioneer in the cable television industry.

"Fusion-io is one of the most exciting companies in the technology
industry," said Dr. Basile. "David, Rick and the Fusion-io team have
built a world-class ensemble of talent and created a company and a
product with the potential to change the way storage is architected and
used around the world. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead
this team as the company embarks on its next critical stage of
development."

David Flynn, co-founder of Fusion-io, said, "Don's track record speaks
for itself. For Rick and me, Don is the dream choice for this role. His
leadership abilities in conjunction with his vision and technological
expertise are unsurpassed and will serve as a powerful driving force in
the realization of the company's vision."

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