Exhibit
99.1
PRESS
RELEASE |
SOURCE:
WPCS International
Incorporated
|
WPCS
Appoints Michael A. Doyle to Board of Directors
EXTON, PA - (PR Newswire - First
Call) - November 18, 2008) WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ:
WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communication
systems and wireless infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Michael A.
Doyle as a director. Mr. Doyle has spent the last 25 years as a key executive
for Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) where he was most recently the president
of the largest division of the multi-billion dollar Comcast Cable group
representing over 18,000 employees.
Mr. Doyle
was recently recognized by the National Cable Television Association with
induction into its prestigious Cable Pioneers organization. Cable Pioneers is
comprised of the cable industry’s most notable visionaries and leaders. He has
served as chairman of the management board for New England Cable News and serves
on the board of the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Mr. Doyle has received the
Distinguished Communications Award for Excellence in Journalism from the
International Association of Business Communicators. In addition, he is chairman
of the Mommy’s Light Lives on Fund, a children’s non-profit organization. Mr.
Doyle received his bachelor of arts from Drew University where he is also a
member of the Drew University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Andrew
Hidalgo, Chairman and CEO of WPCS International Incorporated commented, “We are
very pleased to have Mike join our board of directors. Throughout his
illustrious career at Comcast Corporation, he has been a significant contributor
to the growth of the company. Today, Comcast Corporation is the largest provider
of cable services in the U.S. and one of the world’s leading communication
companies. Mike has an outstanding reputation for his business acumen, strong
operational skills, creative ability and intuition. Here at WPCS, his leadership
and vision will be a valuable asset in the areas of business development, brand
identity and acquisition strategy. I look forward to his involvement as we
continue to focus on building shareholder value.”
About
WPCS International Incorporated:
WPCS is a
design-build engineering company that focuses on the implementation requirements
of wireless technology. The company serves the specialty communication systems
and wireless infrastructure sectors and provides services that include site
design, technology integration, electrical contracting, construction and project
management for corporations, government entities and educational institutions
worldwide. For more information, please visit www.wpcs.com
Statements
about the company's future expectations, including future revenue and earnings
and all other statements in this press release, other than historical facts, are
"forward looking" statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward
looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at
any time. The company’s actual results could differ materially from
expected results. In reflecting subsequent events or circumstances,
the company undertakes no obligation to update forward looking
statements.
CONTACT:
WPCS
International Incorporated
610-903-0400
x101
ir@wpcs.com