February 4, 2008—Schaumburg, IL USA — Omron Electronic Components LLC announces the appointment of Nigel Blakeway as their new COO and Managing Director. Nigel previously served at Omron Component Business-European Union (OCB-EU) in Amsterdam as the COO. Blakeway spent his career in the Electronic Components Industry around the world, including 11 years for Matsushita [Panasonic Electronic Components] in Europe, Japan and AP, and five years with BC Components where he was responsible for Global Sales and Marketing and became Vice President of the Americas Region.Omron Electronic Components is a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic components. Extensive product groups include relays, switches, connectors, MEMS flow sensors, pressure sensors, and optical components.
Omron Electronic Components is the Americas subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $6 billion global leading supplier of electronics and control system components and services. Their broad product offering can be found in applications for the communications, transportation, medical, HVAC, appliance, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and test & measurement markets around the world. Omron Electronic Components has an extensive sales network consisting of regional sales engineers, inside sales representatives, technical sales assistants, customer service staff, and an authorized Distributor network.
