Technology >> CEO Interviews >> August 24, 2009
Anders Gustafsson, Chief Executive Officer of Zebra Technologies Corporation,
brought his international experience in the technology sector to Zebra when he
joined the company in September 2007. With expertise in manufacturing, as well
as sales and marketing, he sharpened Zebra's strategic focus and concentrated on
growth. Prior to joining Zebra, Mr. Gustafsson was CEO of Spirent Communications
Plc., where he divested non-core operations, integrated historic acquisitions
and streamlined costs. He was Senior Executive VP of global business operations
for Tellabs, Inc. He has an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business and
a master's degree in electrical engineering from Chalmers University of
Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Profile
TWST: Let's start with a short introduction to Zebra, and please include a simple explanation of "asset tracking," since that seems to be a key component
of the company.
Mr. Gustafsson: We