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Belkin Welcomes New Vice President of Human Resources

(Compton, CA) - November 19, 2007 – Belkin International, Inc., the global leader in connectivity solutions, announces the appointment of Andrea Kane to the position of Vice President of Human Resources. In her new role, Andrea will lead the global responsibilities for Human Resources.

Most recently, Andrea was Vice President and Chief Talent Officer for Tyco Fire and Security. With over 20 years’ experience with many leading organizations, including Tyco (ADT), NBC, CNBC, and Brystol Myers Squibb, Andrea brings to Belkin her expertise in organization development, talent assessment, succession planning, recruitment, and retention.

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Mark Reynoso, President for Belkin:

  • We are extremely pleased to welcome Andrea to our team.
  • As we expand rapidly around the world, the ability to recruit and develop talent on a global basis is key to our future success.
  • Andrea is a proven professional with experience from Fortune 500 companies that are regarded as having some of the best human resource practices in the world.
  • Under her leadership, we will be able to more effectively execute our growth plans while simultaneously enhancing our employees’ quality of life.

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About Belkin International, Inc.

Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater—with our PureAV® line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories—and many more categories. You can view and purchase them at www.belkin.com, as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.

Belkin’s phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe—in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others—and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong.

Belkin International, Inc. Corporate Offices 501 W. Walnut Street Compton CA 90220-5221 USA (800) 223-5546 (310) 898-1111 fax  www.belkin.com