Eminent Electronics Editor Ron Wilson Named Content Director at UBM Electronics for Test & Measurement World and DesignCon

Reflects UBM Electronics' Strategic Focus on Compelling Content, Community, and Events

Sep 13, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Electronics, a UBM company and the daily source of essential business and technical information for the electronics industry's decision makers, today announced that Ron Wilson, one of the most well-known and respected technical editors in the electronics space, has been appointed Content Director for Test & Measurement World in addition to his current role as Content Director for DesignCon and DesignCon East.

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In this highly visible position, Wilson will be responsible for leading the transformation of the print and online editions of Test & Measurement World by conceptualizing and developing high-impact, unique content that meets the needs of engineers involved in test and measurement and fosters community among them. He also will continue his focus on delivering a solid and compelling conference program for DesignCon, an annual event for product technologies, design methodologies, and EDA software.  In addition, he will work closely with the sales team to create innovative programs for exhibitor and sponsors.

Wilson has close to 40 years of experience in the electronics industry and is one of the most familiar and respected editors in Silicon Valley. Wilson has held a variety of editorial positions with EE Times from 1991-2006, serving as both editorial director and publisher of ISD Magazine and has written and edited for EDN Magazine, Computer Design, and Embedded Systems Design. Wilson has an extensive background in test and measurement, including post-graduate work on the measurement of precision thin-film resistors and 13 years full-time work experience at a major test and measurement company. In addition, he has covered automated chip test, IC design for test, and built-in self-test IP for EE Times and EDN, and has served as Content Director for DesignCon for the past two years.  Ron was instrumental in the launch of the new DesignCon East, which will take place September 27-28, 2011 in Boston. Wilson holds a B.S. in Applied Science from Portland State University.

"We are exceptionally pleased to name Ron as Content Director for Test & Measurement World," said Karen Field, SVP, Content, UBM Electronics. "Ron's outstanding editorial skills and firm grasp of the marketplace and technology will enable him to create and deliver outstanding editorial programs and content for design engineers both at live events and online as well as new offerings for exhibitors and event sponsors."

Wilson is based in San Francisco and will report to Field.  Wilson can be reached with editorial queries at ron.wilson@ubm.com.

About UBM Electronics  

UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for the electronics industry.   UBM Electronics delivers results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities and professional education services.   More than 2.2 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, EDN China, EDN Asia, EDN Japan, Design News and Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, Designlines and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international electronics community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DesignCon and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research.  UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

About UBM LLC

UBM LLC is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

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