Patrick O'Bright was appointed Vice President of Operations and General Manager in January 2003 where he leads Novatel Wireless? Operations Team and is responsible for managing manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain functions. Mr. O?Bright oversees the program management team, responsible for new product launches, and internal operational processes and efficiencies. Previously, he served as Director of CDMA Business and Strategic Development. Mr. O?Bright has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry with a broad background ranging from manufacturing and supply chain management to product development and launch. Prior to joining Novatel Wireless in September 2000, he was a Program Manager at Motorola, Inc., where he was responsible for market research, risk analysis, and revenue forecasting for next generation new product development programs. Prior to Motorola, Mr. O?Bright was Service Department Manufacturing Supervisor for Qualcomm Personal Electronics, Inc, where he managed a staff of 73 technical and professional employees and was instrumental in creating operational efficiency, inventory control, and increasing productivity and product yield.

Catherine F. Ratcliffe joined Novatel Wireless in May 2004 as Vice President, Business Affairs. Before joining Novatel Wireless she practiced law privately, most recently as partner in the law firm Lamb & Kawakami. From 1997 to 2002 she was Vice President, General Counsel and Human Resources at Day Runner, Inc. She was a partner in the law firm Bryan Cave LLP practicing in the corporate finance, securities and mergers and acquisition areas from 1992 to 1997.

Dr. Slim S. Souissi has served as Novatel Wireless vice president of Engineering and chief technology officer since October 2002. Prior to that, he served as our vice president of emerging technologies from December 2001 to October 2002 and as our principal research scientist from May 2000 to December 2001. Prior to joining Novatel Wireless, Dr. Souissi was principal staff engineer in Motorola's research and development PCS operation from November 1994 to May 2000. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Innovator Award from Motorola. Dr. Souissi holds 29 U.S. patents, all related to wireless technology.

Rob Hadley has served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing since January 2003. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Strategic Accounts from April 2001 to December 2002. Prior to joining Novatel Wireless, Mr. Hadley was Vice President Sales for e-SIM Ltd., a leading provider of advanced simulation technology for product development. Prior to eSIM, Mr. Hadley held various senior sales and marketing positions inside Aonix, a Thomson Software company providing IT solutions for corporate enterprise reporting and lifecycle software development markets, with the last position being Vice President of Marketing.

Dan L. Halvorson joined Novatel Wireless in 2000 as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer before being appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2004. From 1998 through 2000, Mr. Halvorson worked for Dura Pharmaceuticals as Director of Finance. From 1996 to 1998, he served as Director of Finance for Alliance Pharmaceuticals. Prior to that, he was a Senior Manager with Deloitte and Touche, LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Halvorson is a certified public accountant and has extensive public company and SEC reporting experience.