Carl Yankowski To Present Workstyle Keynote At The 2001 International CES

23-Oct-00

The International CES announced that Carl Yankowski, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Inc., will deliver the Workstyle Keynote address at its 2001 show. The 2001 International CES - ""Your Source For Workstyle And Lifestyle Technology"" will be held Saturday, January 6 through Tuesday, January 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yankowski will deliver his speech Saturday from 4-5:30pm in the Las Vegas Hilton Theater. A leading provider of handheld computers, Palm is a pioneer in the field of mobile and wireless Internet solutions for individuals, enterprises and educational institutions. Palm's products currently are sold in more than 35 countries. ""As a leader that has been involved with all sections of consumer technology, we are pleased to have Carl Yankowski back at CES to speak at our 2001 show,"" said Gary Shapiro, President of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the sponsor, manager and producer of CES. ""Handheld computing devices are revolutionizing the way people manage their work and personal lives. The technology also is creating new business opportunities through the consumer technology marketplace as manufacturers develop new accessories and add-on devices. The effects of this revolution can be seen throughout CES on the exhibit floor and in the conference program.""Yankowski joined Palm Inc. as CEO in December 1999. His charter is to build on Palm's worldwide leadership in the handheld computing market, including creating new markets, extending the company's existing business, ensuring operational excellence and creating continued brand value. Prior to joining Palm, Yankowski was CEO of The Reebok Brand, where he led the worldwide Reebok-brand apparel business. Previously, he spent five years at Sony Electronics Inc. as President and COO where he was operationally responsible for the development and launch of numerous company products, including DVD, digital imaging and personal computers. Yankowski also has held positions at Polaroid, General Electric, Memorex and Procter & Gamble. He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Management from MIT.For more information on CES before, during and after the show, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information.

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