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Market Cap:$2.8B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.7B
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Logitech is a global leader in peripherals for personal computers and other digital platforms. We develop and market innovative products in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, video security, interactive gaming and wireless devices. For the PC, our products include mice, trackballs, keyboards, gaming controllers, multimedia speakers, headsets, webcams, and 3D control devices. For digital music devices, our products include speakers, headphones, earphones and custom in-ear monitors. For gaming consoles, we offer a range of controllers and other accessories. In addition, we offer wireless music solutions for the home, advanced remote controls for home entertainment systems and PC-based video security systems for a home or small business. We sell our products to a network of distributors and resellers (retail) and to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Our worldwide retail network includes wholesale distributors, consumer electronics retailers, mass merchandisers, specialty electronics stores, computer and telecommunications stores, value-added resellers and online merchants. Our sales to our retail channels were 84.9% and 87.1% of our net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. The large majority of our revenues are derived from sales of our products for use by consumers. ...

President and Chief Executive Officer
Gerald P. Quindlen
Number of Employees 9,393
Contact Information

Moulin Du Choc

Romanel-sur-Morges

logitech.com

(41) 218635111

NAICS Code Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing: 334119

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Gerald P. Quindlen President and Chief Executive Officer
Guerrino De Luca Chief Executive Officer
Kristen M. Onken CFO & Senior Vice President, Finance
Bob Wick Senior Vice President, Strategy
Erh-Hsun Chang Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations
L. Joseph Sullivan Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations
Marcel Stolk Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Marketing
Werner Heid Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing
Rory Dooley Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Control Devices Business Unit
Daniel Borel Founder
Bruce Fredericks Business Development Director
Michele Hermann Director of Supply Chain
Tom Fergoda Corporate Controller
Dan Jenkins
Denise Wilkins Investor Relations Coordinator
Geraud Mudry Engineer

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Monika Ribar Chairman
Frank Gill Board of Directors
Gary F. Bengier Board of Directors
Hsun Chang Board of Directors
Kee-Lock Chua Board of Directors
Matthew Bousquette Board of Directors
Michael J. Moone Board of Directors
Richard Laube Board of Directors
Robert Malcolm Board of Directors
Robert Malcom Non-Executive Member of Logitech's Board of Directors
Sally Davis Board of Directors
Shin'Ichi Okamoto Board of Directors
Teresa Thuruthiyil Board of Directors

Gerald P. Quindlen is the president and chief executive officer of Logitech, as well as an executive member of Logitech's Board of Directors and Committee for Board Compensation. Mr. Quindlen leads a Nasdaq 100 company with operations in more than 100 countries. Logitech is the world's largest manufacturer of computer mice, as well as a major provider of personal peripherals that define the way people work, play and communicate in the digital world. Under Mr. Quindlen, Logitech continues its focus on strengthening its global brand, building its categories across a broad set of markets and channels and meeting customer needs with products that are technically sound, innovative, well designed and affordably priced. The company also aims to maintain its competitive edge in high-volume manufacturing and integrated worldwide operations. Mr. Quindlen became the president and chief executive officer of Logitech in January 2008. He joined Logitech as senior vice president, Worldwide Sales and Marketing in October 2005. Mr. Quindlen joined Logitech after 17 years with the Eastman Kodak Company, where his most recent position was vice president of global sales and operations for the Consumer and Professional Imaging Division, which generated $7 billion in annual revenue. Previously, Mr. Quindlen held senior sales, marketing and general management positions in the United States, Japan and Asia Pacific, where he led key initiatives that boosted Kodak's business in a highly competitive environment. Mr. Quindlen joined Kodak after completing graduate studies. Previously he had worked for Mobil Oil Corporation as a process engineer. Mr. Quindlen holds a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Villanova University in Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in Philadelphia.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current
Eastman Kodak Company Vice President of Global Sales Consumer and Professional Imaging Division Former
Mobil Oil Corporation Engineer Former
Villanova University B.S. Degree In Chemical Engineering Former

Guerrino De Luca became chairman of the board for Logitech in January 2008, turning over his responsibilities as president and chief executive officer to Gerald. P. Quindlen. He also serves as chair of Logitech's Committee for Board Compensation and chair of the Nominating Committee. Mr. De Luca joined Logitech as president and chief executive officer in early 1998, and became a member of the board of directors a few months later. During his tenure as Logitech's executive leader, the company posted nine consecutive years of record sales and profits as its annual revenue went from $400 million to more than $2.1 billion, and its operating profit grew from $16 million to more than $230 million. In is role as chairman of the board, Mr. De Luca is focused on sustaining Logitech's growth as the world's largest manufacturer of personal peripherals for the PC and other platforms that define the way people work, play and communicate in the digital world. He is also focused on ensuring that the core values and uniqueness of Logitech are preserved as the company continues to expand; participating in defining the company's long-term strategy; and leading the board of director's supervision of the company's operations. A technology-industry veteran with thirty years of European, U.S., and international experience, Mr. De Luca has an extensive background in product strategy, marketing and management. Prior to joining Logitech, Mr. De Luca served as executive vice president of worldwide marketing for Apple Computer, Inc. He was president of Claris Corporation, a U.S. personal computing software vendor, after having served in various marketing positions with Apple in the United States and Europe. He began his career at Olivetti in Ivrea, Italy. Mr. De Luca holds a B.S. degree in electronic engineering from the University of Rome, Italy.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Chief Executive Officer Current
Logitech International SA Chairman Current
Claris Corporation President Former
Olivetti Corporation Former
University of Rome BS Degree In Electronic Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA CFO & Senior Vice President, Finance Current
Logitech International SA CFO & Senior Vice President, Finance Current

Robert Wick, a seasoned executive in operations and financial management, helps develop and direct Logitech's overall strategy. He joined the company in 2001, with the acquisition of Labtec Inc., and was named senior vice president that year. Under Mr. Wick's leadership, Logitech integrated a successful and growing audio business into its product family, initially with the introduction of the award-winning Z-Series multimedia speakers. In addition, Mr. Wick was instrumental in growing Logitech's interactive entertainment business. Prior to joining Logitech, Mr. Wick served as president and chief executive officer of Labtec Inc., a leading provider of multimedia audio products. While at Labtec, Mr. Wick reduced its product development cycle from eighteen to six months and introduced a new related product category, voice access, which contributed $28.7 million to 2000 fiscal year gross sales. Overall, under Wick's leadership, Labtec increased sales more than 70% from $61.1 million in Fiscal 1998 to $104 million for the twelve months ended December 2000. Previously, he spent eight years at Weiser Lock, a division of Masco Corporation, in various senior management positions including vice president of finance and logistics. Mr. Wick holds a B.S. degree in accounting from the University of Arizona and is a former Certified Public Accountant.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Senior Vice President, Strategy Current
Labtec, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Former
Labtec, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Weiser Lock, Inc. Former
Masco Corporation Former
The University of Arizona B.S. Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations Current
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current

With more than twenty-five years of management experience in the areas of operations, manufacturing, and strategic planning, Joe Sullivan is responsible for all of Logitech's manufacturing, logistics and supply chain operations, worldwide. Prior to joining Logitech in 2005, he served as vice president of operational excellence and quality for Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies. Previously, he was with ACCO Brands, Inc. in engineering and manufacturing management roles. Mr. Sullivan holds a B.S. and B.A. degree in marketing management and an M.B.A degree in operations management from Suffolk University in Massachusetts.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations Current
Suffolk University B.A. Degree In Marketing Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Marketing Current

Werner Heid is responsible for retail sales and marketing in each of Logitech sales regions in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. He is also responsible for sales and support for Logitech's OEM customers worldwide. Mr. Heid joined Logitech in February 2009. Prior to joining Logitech, Mr. Heid was a consultative CEO to private equity firms. Previously, he served for five years as the president and chief executive officer of Iomega Corporation, the provider of consumer and small-business data-storage solutions. Before joining Iomega, Mr. Heid was the executive vice president of global sales and marketing for InFocus Corporation, a leading supplier of multimedia projection systems for consumers and business. He joined the company when InFocus acquired Proxima Corporation, where Mr. Heid served as president. Prior to taking on his leadership role at Proxima, Mr. Heid was with Hewlett-Packard Corporation for twelve years, in both Europe and the United States. At H-P, he led the business definition and the successful global market launch of the company's All-In-One and color copier product businesses. Mr. Heid holds a masters degree in electrical engineering from University Karlsruhe in Germany.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing Current
Iomega Corporation Chief Executive Officer Former
Iomega Corporation President Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Control Devices Business Unit Current

Daniel Borel is a non-executive member of Logitech's board of directors. He is the chair of Logitech's nominating and board compensation committees. One of the three founders of Logitech, Daniel Borel served as the company's chairman of the board from 1988 through 2007. Mr. Borel co-founded Logitech in 1981 and served as chief executive officer from 1992 to 1998. During Logitech's first decade, Mr. Borel was instrumental in developing the mouse business, as Logitech's mice went from higher-priced, low-volume specialty products to affordable devices that are used with virtually every computer and sold to retail and OEM customers around the world. He also developed Logitech's European sales and marketing operations. In addition, Mr. Borel was responsible for establishing the company's high-volume manufacturing capability in Asia. In 1988, Mr. Borel led Logitech through its initial public offering on the SWX Swiss Exchange. In 1997 he led the company through its subsequent initial public offering in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System. Mr. Borel serves on the board of directors of Nestle S.A. and the board of the Defitech foundation for handicapped people, and is chairman of the board of SwissUp, a foundation dedicated to excellence in education in Switzerland. Mr. Borel holds a physics degree from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, in Switzerland, and a master's degree in computer science from Stanford University in California.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Founder Current
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current
Stanford University Master's Degree In Computer Science Former

Bruce Fredericks is the proud parent of two children (7th/10th graders) and husband to Amy. He has lived in the area for over 12 years. His professional and school related experiences have contributed to his expertise as a Trustee in addressing the important issues facing our community. From 2002-2005 Bruce served as Treasurerof the Corte Madera Larkspur Schools Foundation. He holds an MBA and has an extensive background in marketing and business development. Bruce works as Business Development Director for Logitech in Fremon

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Business Development Director Current
Corte Madera Larkspur Schools Foundation Board of Directors Current

Michele Hermann is the Director of Supply Chain for Logitech, Inc., a design and manufacturing leader of personal peripherals. In her current position, Michele is responsible for all supply chain and distribution activities for the Americas and Australia, covering product demand management, freight and logistics, and customer fulfillment. On an annual basis, she oversees the purchasing and fulfillment of 24 million units of personal peripherals to multiple customer channels, including consumer electronic retailers, mass merchants, office superstores, ecommerce and traditional distribution and VAR channels. Over the last several years, she has focused on streamlining and optimizing the supply chain for each of Logitech's product categories, driving supply chain design processes in the new product launch process, implementing several optimally located international distribution centers and folding in the operations of two recent acquisitions. In addition, she has created a highly functional and scalable organization that has enabled Logitech to increase shipping volume four fold over the last 5 years. Prior to this position, Michele worked in the high tech and publishing markets with Sr. Financial Management positions. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and a Masters in Business Administration from Santa Clara University.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Director of Supply Chain Current
Santa Clara University Masters In Business Administration Former
San Luis Obispo Co Bachelors of Science Degree In Economics Former
California Polytechnic State University Bachelors of Science Degree In Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Corporate Controller Current

Dan brings more than 20 years of high-tech experience in sales, marketing, management, and operations disciplines, on both domestic and international fronts. He has lead the introduction of key technologies through his work with such companies as Lotus, Logitech, and two venture-backed companies, including an Irvine-based software company acquired by IBM.

Organization Position Status
E-Agency, Inc. Vice President of Channel Sales Current
Logitech International SA Current

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Investor Relations Coordinator Current

Geraud has a unique perspective on the global potential for new technologies, thanks to his background as an engineer with Logitech in California and his experience in technology investment banking at ABN AMRO and Jefferies Broadview in London. Geraud holds an MSc in Communication Systems Engineering from the Swiss Institute of Technology in Lausanne and a Masters in European Business from ESCP-EAP in Paris and London.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Engineer Current
Kennet Partners Ltd Associate, London Current
Escp-Eap Masters In European Business Former

Monika Ribar has been a non-executive member of Logitech's board of directors since 2004 and is the chair of Logitech's Audit Committee. Ms. Ribar is the chief executive officer of Panalpina Management, Ltd., a Swiss freight forwarding and logistics services provider with worldwide operations. Ms. Ribar served as Panalpina's chief financial officer from 2005 to 2006, and as its chief information officer from 2000 to 2005. From 1991 - 2000 she held several positions within the company's controlling, IT and global project management departments. Prior to that, Ms. Ribar held positions with the Fides Group, now KPMG Switzerland and the BASF Group, a chemical products company. She also serves on the board of directors of Bank Julius Baer. Ms. Ribar holds a master's degree in economics and business administration from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Chairman Current
Logitech International SA Member of the Board of Directors Former
Panalpina, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
University of St. Gallen Master's Degree In Economics and Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current

Mr. Chang first joined Logitech in 1986 to establish its operations in Taiwan. After leaving the Company in 1988, he returned in 1995 as vice president, worldwide operations and general manager, Far East. In April 1997, Mr. Chang was named senior vice president, worldwide operations and general manager, Far East. Mr. Chang's other business experience includes vice president, manufacturing consulting at KPMG Peat Marwick, a global professional services firm, between 1991 and 1994, and vice president, sales and marketing, power supply division, of Taiwan Liton Electronics Ltd., a Taiwanese electronics company, in 1994 and 1995. Mr. Chang holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering from Chung Yuang University in Taiwan, an M.B.A. from the University of Dallas, and an M.S. degree in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current
University of Dallas M.B.A. Former
Texas A&M University M.S. Degree In Industrial Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current
University of Michigan Bachelor of Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current

Richard Laube has been a non-executive member of Logitech's board of directors since September 2008 and serves on Logitech's Compensation Committee. Mr. Laube is the executive vice president of Nestle S.A., chief executive officer of Nestle Nutrition and a member of the Nestle Executive Board. He joined Nestle in April 2005 as deputy executive vice president, Corporate Business Development, and was appointed deputy executive vice president, chief executive officer of Nestle Nutrition in November 2005. He was appointed executive vice president in 2008. Prior to joining Nestle Mr. Laube served from 1999 to 2004 as president, Roche Consumer Health, and served on the Roche Corporate Executive Committee from 2001 to 2004. Previously, he was employed by Procter & Gamble from 1980 to 1998, serving in successively more senior roles in Switzerland, the United States, Japan, Germany and Brazil. Mr. Laube serves as chairman of the board of directors of Life Ventures S.A., Nutrition-Wellness Venture AG, The Gerber Life Insurance Company and Jenny Craig Affiliated Companies, all of which are Nestle subsidiaries. Mr. Laube holds Masters and B.A. degrees in Organizational Development and Evaluation Research from Boston University.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current
Nestle Nutrition Board of Directors Current
Nestle Nutrition Deputy Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer Former
Procter & Gamble Former
Gerber Life Insurance Company Chairman of The Board of Directors Former
Boston University Masters Former
Boston University B.A. Degrees In Organizational Development and Evaluation Research Former

Mr. Malcolm is president of Global Marketing, Sales and Innovation at Diageo plc, a global premium drinks company. Reporting to the chief executive officer and a member of the Diageo Executive Committee, Mr. Malcolm has worldwide responsibility for the marketing, sales and innovation function for Diageo and direct responsibility for strategy, equity management, innovation and global orchestration for global priority brands. Mr. Malcolm joined Diageo in 1999 and his previous appointments at the company include Global Marketing director and Global Scotch Whiskey director at UDV, a Diageo company. He was appointed to his current position in 2000. Previous to his employment at Diageo, Mr. Malcolm held various posts at The Procter & Gamble Company from 1975 through 1999 including vice president and general manager for Beverages for Europe, Middle East and Africa; vice president and general manager Arabian Peninsula; and vice president and general manager for Personal Cleaning Products USA. Mr. Malcolm holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Non-Executive Member of Logitech's Board of Directors Current

Sally Davis has been a non-executive member of Logitech's board of directors since 2007 and serves on Logitech's Nominating Committee and Logitech's Audit Committee. Ms. Davis became the chief executive of BT Wholesale in September 2007 and is responsible for leading the Wholesale team in its delivery of existing business at the same time as exploiting new opportunities in an IP-enabled world. She also champions Wholesale's contribution to helping BT become number one for customer service. Sally is a member of BT's Operating Committee. Previously, she was the chief portfolio officer of British Telecom from 2005 through 2007 and was responsible for leading the company's migration to new broadband and networked IT services. In addition, Ms. Davis is a member of the board of directors and chair of the Audit Committee of the Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc, a U.K.-managed investment trust. Ms. Davis has held several senior executive roles within BT since joining the company in 1999, including President, Global Products, Global Services from 2002 to 2005, President, BT Ignite Applications Hosting from 2001 to 2002 and Director, Group Internet and Multimedia from 1999 to 2001. Before joining BT, Ms. Davis held leading roles in several major communications companies, including Bell Atlantic in the United States and Mercury Communications in the United Kingdom. Ms. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from University College, London.

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current
British Telecom Chief Portfolio Officer Former

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Logitech International SA Board of Directors Current
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Volume 774,262
Shares Outstanding 175.3M
Market Cap 2.8B
Year High 19.76
Year Low 7.55
Earnings Per Share -0.070
P/E Ratio 0.00
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