Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, has announced the appointment of Dr. Carsten Suckrow to the position of Vice President of Sales, EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). He will be taking over from Thomas Wessel, who is now responsible for the Worldwide Automotive market segment at Analog Devices. In this role, Dr. Suckrow manages an experienced sales network providing both technical support and business development across the region, in order to meet the needs of all customers, whether through ADI direct sales or distribution channels. Dr Suckrow leads the Regional Sales Leadership Team which comprises five Regional Sales Directors and four Regional Functional Directors. Dr. Suckrow has extensive experience in working for international blue chip companies and joins Analog Devices from Nokia Siemens Networks, where he headed the Solution Sales Force across Europe. He has also held senior positions at Philips, BenQ and Siemens, as well as sales and marketing positions with other companies in the industrial and fibre optic markets. "Carsten's knowledge of the value drivers across our customer base, and how we can help them reduce time-to-market and create competitive differentiation, will be instrumental to our continued success in Europe," said Vincent Roche, Vice President, Strategic Market Segments Group at Analog Devices. "I am confident he will provide valuable strategic insight, not only as a member of our Worldwide Sales Leadership team, but also in developing ADI's business plans." www.analog.com