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Kenneth Boyda Named to Ahura Scientific, Inc. Board of Directors
(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WILMINGTON, MA, May 13 / MARKET WIRE/ --
Ahura Scientific, Inc., a leader
in rugged, ultra-compact handheld instruments for chemical identification,
announced today that it has appointed seasoned entrepreneur and security
industry veteran Kenneth Boyda to its Board of Directors. Mr. Boyda was
elected by Ahura Scientific's Board as the company seeks to bring on new
members with industry-specific expertise and proven track records with
successful high technology ventures.
Most recently, Boyda held the position of president and CEO of GE Security,
a $2 billion global business focused on communication and information
technologies for security, safety and lifestyle enhancements. GE Security
was initially formed through General Electric's acquisition in 2002 of
Interlogix, Inc., where Boyda served as president, CEO, and director.
During his tenure with Interlogix, Inc. and predecessor company SLC
Technologies, Inc., Boyda defined and led the formation of today's GE
Security business by orchestrating the merger and acquisition of more than
40 companies over a period of 15 years. This tremendous undertaking created
what is now a multi-billion dollar wholly owned subsidiary of the General
Electric Company (NYSE: GE).
"We welcome Ken's extensive security industry experience and
entrepreneurial vigor in guiding companies to sustainable market leadership
positions," said Doug Kahn, chairman and CEO, Ahura Scientific. "He will be
an invaluable asset in helping to assure we capitalize on the solid
platform we have built in our products, partnerships and brand."
"In the five years since its inception, Ahura Scientific has delivered
breakthroughs in the safety and security markets with its chemical
identification products and best-in-class solutions optimized for the
pharmaceutical and consumer products markets. I look forward to helping
Ahura Scientific continue to shape itself into one of the great innovators
that significantly transforms multiple industries," said Mr. Boyda.
In 2006, Boyda was inducted into the SSI (Security Solutions International)
Security Industry Hall of Fame, a lifetime achievement award that
recognizes individuals whose distinguished careers have helped shape the
security industry.
Ahura Scientific and its executives have received numerous prestigious
awards, including the Ernst and Young 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year award
(Founder and President Dr. Daryoosh Vakhshoori); R&D Magazine's R&D 100;
the Industrial Design Society of America Award (IDEA) for Excellence in
Industrial Design; the 2007 SBANE Innovation Award; the 2006 Frost &
Sullivan Chemical Detection Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year
Award; and, most recently, the Boston Business Journal's 2008 Best Places
to Work Award.
About Ahura Scientific, Inc.
Ahura Scientific, Inc. is a leading provider of a new class of
ultra-compact analytical instruments. These rugged handheld instruments
are used for real-time identification of chemical substances. Customers
include government agencies and companies in the safety and security,
pharmaceutical, and consumer products markets. Manufactured in the USA in
an ISO 9001-certified facility, the company's products offer exceptional
portability and performance.
For more information, visit www.ahurascientific.com.
For information, contact:
Jenny Viscarolasaga
Two Roads Communications, Inc.
P: +1-617-331-4944
E: jenny@tworoadscommunications.com
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