Westell Technologies Appoints J.J. Swartwood Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales

AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure solutions, today announced that J.J. Swartwood has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales.

“J.J. has a long track record of success in telecommunications, and we are very happy that he has accepted the challenge of leading our sales team. He has the skills, experience and relationships Westell needs as we move ahead.” said Tom Gruenwald, President and CEO of Westell Technologies. “J.J. is a respected leader in the industry, and we look forward to his continued leadership in this new role.”

J.J. joined Westell in 2005 and brings nearly 20 years of experience in the wireless industry to his new position. Prior to joining Westell, Swartwood served in a number sales roles at HyperEdge, including vice president of sales. Swartwood earned a B.A. in Telecom Management from DeVry University and a B.A. in Economics and Management; Sociology from Beloit College.

About Westell Technologies

Westell is a leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure solutions focused on innovation and differentiation at the edge of communication networks where end users connect. The Company's comprehensive set of products and solutions enables service providers and network operators to improve performance and reduce operating expenses. With millions of products successfully deployed worldwide, Westell is a trusted partner for transforming networks into high quality, reliable systems. For more information, please visit www.westell.com.

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