CalAmp Appoints Michael Burdiek Chief Executive Officer

CalAmp Corp. CAMP announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Burdiek to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of CalAmp, effective today. Most recently, Mr. Burdiek held the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, and he succeeds Rick Gold as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Gold will continue serving CalAmp in a new role as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and will focus on supporting the Company's strategic initiatives. With more than 25 years of experience in the wireless communications industry, Mr. Burdiek, age 52, joined CalAmp as Executive Vice President in June 2006. He was appointed President of CalAmp's Wireless Datacom segment in March 2007 and named CalAmp's Chief Operating Officer in June 2008. In April 2010 his responsibilities were expanded further and he was given the additional title of President.