New General Counsel to Lead Company’s Legal Affairs
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:ZBRA - News) today announced the appointment of Jim Kaput as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Effective August 31, as general counsel, Mr. Kaput will lead activities related to Zebra’s legal affairs and provide advice on a wide range of legal and operational matters. He reports to Anders Gustafsson, chief executive officer.
Gustafsson stated, “Jim’s record of accomplishment in corporate work, government and private practice makes him an excellent addition to the Zebra management team. We welcome his involvement in the business as we continue to align our operations to maximize growth and returns for our stockholders.”
Jim Kaput joins Zebra from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he was Counsel to the Chairman. In that role, Mr. Kaput was responsible for matters relating to the Division of Corporation Finance and the Office of Chief Accountant, including matters related to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Prior to joining the SEC, Mr. Kaput was senior vice president and general counsel at The ServiceMaster Company. In his role as chief legal officer for the Chicago-based Fortune 500 company, Mr. Kaput oversaw the legal function for multiple lines of business and advised the board and senior officers on significant matters. In addition, Mr. Kaput was a partner in Sidley Austin LLP’s corporate and securities group. Mr. Kaput received his JD from Cornell University Law School and a BS in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania.
“I’m delighted to join Zebra at this exciting time in the company’s history,” Mr. Kaput said. “Zebra has significant opportunities ahead, and I’m excited to be part of its future success.”
About Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA - News) provides the broadest range of innovative technology solutions to identify, track, and manage the deployment of critical assets for improved business efficiency. Zebra’s core technologies include reliable on-demand printer and state-of-the-art software and hardware solutions. By enabling improvements in sourcing, visibility, security and accuracy, Zebra helps its customers to put the right asset in the right place at the right time. Zebra serves more than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies worldwide. For more information about Zebra's solutions visit http://www.zebra.com.
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