Media Release: Burrana appoints Neal Nordstrom as CEO
7 May 2020, BRISBANE, Aus. – Burrana is pleased to announce that David Withers, the company’s founder and CEO, will be moving to the role of Non-Executive Chairman. As chairman, David will remain actively engaged in the business and will continue to help drive our technology development and product positioning. Paul Margis will step down as chairman but remain on the board.
Neal Nordstrom, a current Burrana board member, will assume the role of CEO. Neal brings a broad background of leading companies through transition. As Operating Partner for JW Hill Capital, he focuses on helping newly acquired businesses make the transition to fully functioning, high performance teams. He has also supported privately held, high technology companies in southern California as a board member or advisor.
“It is of course with very mixed emotions that I make this announcement,” Withers said. “For 12 years Burrana has been the single focus of my energy but it is the right time for me personally and the right time for the company to have a new CEO. I thank Neal for accepting the challenge and assure all our customers, suppliers and partners that I remain fully engaged and committed.”
Mr. Nordstrom said, “I am honoured to have been chosen by the board for this role. I am inheriting from David a strong team and competitive product range. Our immediate focus is of course navigating COVID-19 and coming out of it strong and ready to compete. Our recent award by Airbus as their IFEC supplier of the year is just one indication of the capabilities of this great company.”
A seamless transition of responsibilities will take place over the next few weeks.
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About Burrana
For more than 50 years, the heritage of Burrana has enabled all airlines to create extraordinary passenger experiences. Burrana was formed following digEcor’s acquisition of the Collins Aerospace commercial IFE business including the former Transcom and Avicom product lines. Burrana now stands as a world-leading integrated, end-to-end cabin-technology provider.
Our modular and affordable portfolio include PAVES and GLIDE embedded and overhead IFE, USB and 110V in-seat power, LED cabin lighting, cabin management, crew applications and content services.
We deliver reliable, tailored solutions that enable your brand through enhanced passenger experiences while providing operational efficiencies and earned revenue.
