15 Aug 2006

Dedicated Micros, part of AD Group, has appointed Dr Mark Wherrett, 40, as its new Product Manager for Camera Heads.  Mark will have specific responsibility for the company's Dennard product range of dome cameras, CCTV hardware products and ancillaries.

He has over 18 years experience in the CCTV sector, latterly as General Manager, Video Product Division, at Bewator in the UK and represented the company on the BSIA's CCTV Section Committee.  Mark continues to be involved with the BSIA through his work as Vice-Chairman of TC/10, the Technical Committee tasked with developing CCTV best practice.  A Chartered Engineer, he also holds a PhD from the University of Wolverhampton awarded for CCTV research.  

Commented Mark: "I was attracted to this key role because of DM's track record of turning innovative technology into successful products.  I also wanted the opportunity to work alongside some of the highly capable people I had come to know and respect during my time in the industry.  I am certainly looking forward to applying my knowledge and experience of camera heads when developing the next generation of products and also supporting the well respected electro-mechanical and illuminator product range from Dennard."

Said Pauline Norstrom, Worldwide Head of Marketing at Dedicated Micros: "We are delighted to have someone of Mark's calibre join our team.  His understanding and knowledge of the camera market will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for the business as we seek to further enhance our Dennard offering."

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