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Q News> Click Here for More Information Headlines Next Story -QUALCOMM: QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions appoints George Dunn, David Hooper to new positions Presswire - November 25, 1998 14:15 Jump to first matched term M2 PRESSWIRE-25 November 1998-QUALCOMM: QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions appoints George Dunn and David Hooper to new positions (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD -- Domestic and international markets to benefit from executives' wireless mobile data expertise SAN DIEGO -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced the appointment of George Dunn to vice president of U.S. sales and David Hooper to vice president of international sales for QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions (QWBS). Together, Dunn and Hooper will be responsible for worldwide sales of integrated wireless data solutions, such as the OmniTRACS system, to provide competitive advantages for QWBS partners and customers. In his new role, Dunn will be responsible for all domestic sales activities, including customer service and support. "George's goal is to continue to develop a world class sales and customer support organization that is driven by the needs of the transportation industry and other markets with a need for mobile data," said Phil White, senior vice president and general manager of QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions. "As we expand our focus and develop new wireless solutions, George's trucking industry expertise and broad knowledge of mobile data applications will be an invaluable asset for our current and future customers." Hooper is returning to the international arena after serving for two years as vice president of U.S. sales. "Dave brings to his new position a proven track record of international and domestic accomplishments," stated George Mansho, vice president and general manager of international business for QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions. "Dave was instrumental in creating a highly-successful best practices program for our U.S. sales team which he plans to bring to our international business partners to help increase sales in the global marketplace." Dunn joined QUALCOMM in 1989. He was formerly with ABF Freight Systems and Customized Transportation Inc. A native of New Jersey, Dunn holds a bachelor's degree in Materials Logistic Management from Michigan State University. Hooper joined QUALCOMM in 1990. He was previously employed with Trailmobile, Inc. A native of Nashville, Tenn., Hooper holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Tennessee Tech University. With over 250,000 OmniTRACS units sold worldwide, QUALCOMM is the leading provider of mobile communications and information management systems to the transportation industry. QUALCOMM currently has mobile terminals operating in the United States, Canada, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and China. QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on the Company's CDMA digital technology. The Company's major business areas include CDMA phones; Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs); wireless infrastructure; technology licensing; and satellite-based systems including OmniTRACS and portions of the Globalstar system. QUALCOMM is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. QUALCOMM's fiscal 1998 revenues exceeded U.S. $3 billion. For more information, please visit the Company's web site at qualcomm.com . Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including timely product development, the Company's ability to successfully manufacture significantquantities of CDMA or other equipment on a timely and profitable basis, and those related to performance guarantees, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 27, 1998, and most recent Form 10-Q. QUALCOMM and OmniTRACS are registered trademarks and QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions is a trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Globalstar is a trademark of Loral QUALCOMM Satellite Services, Incorporated. CONTACT: Christine Trimble, Corporate Public Relations, QUALCOMM Tel: +1 619 651 3628 Julie Cunningham, Investor Relations, QUALCOMM Tel: +1 619 658 4224 Karen Bowman, QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions Tel: +1 619 658 5870 *M2 COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA SUPPLIED BY NAMED PARTY/PARTIES.* Headlines Next Story QCOM V%M2 P%M2PR Search for: Enter Stock Symbols (eg: IBM, T, GM) or Company Name. 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