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Article: Avocent Corporation Names John R. Cooper Chairman of the Board; Edwin L. Harper Named Lead Independent Director.
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- April 16, 2003
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Avocent Corporation today announced that John R. Cooper was elected Chairman of the Board in addition to his role as President and Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Stephen F. Thornton who continues as a Director of the Company. The Board of Directors also elected Edwin L. Harper as lead independent director.
Mr. Cooper (age 55) was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Avocent Corporation in March 2002. He has served as a member of Avocent's Board of Directors since its formation by the merger of Cybex Computer Products Corporation and Apex Inc. in July 2000, and served as a member of Cybex's Board of Directors since 1998. Mr. Cooper formerly ...