Ezurio Welcomes Mark Pugerude as CEO
Ezurio, recognized as a leader in connectivity solutions, has made a significant change in its executive leadership. The company has appointed Mark Pugerude as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Pugerude takes over from Bill Steinike, who has led the organization with great dedication in recent years and will remain with Ezurio in an advisory capacity.
Mark Pugerude comes to Ezurio with over two decades of experience in the technology sector, particularly in telecommunications and embedded technology. His background includes senior roles at major companies like Ericsson, Cradlepoint, and GENBAND, where he successfully drove business expansion and established strategic partnerships. His expertise in nurturing innovation at scale positions him as an ideal leader for Ezurio as it seeks to navigate the evolving landscape of connectivity.
Pugerude expressed his enthusiasm for leading Ezurio during this pivotal time, stating, "Ezurio has a proud legacy of delivering cutting-edge wireless solutions and computer modules that power innovation across industries. I am honored to be part of such a dedicated team engaged in transforming connectivity."
Under his leadership, Ezurio is set to further solidify its position in the embedded wireless, edge connectivity, and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. He aims to enhance the company’s reach in medical, industrial, and commercial wireless connectivity sectors by fostering strategic partnerships and boosting customer engagement globally.
Don Bramley, a partner at Audax Private Equity, which invested in Ezurio in 2022, described Pugerude as a visionary leader with extensive industry knowledge. He noted, “Mark’s appointment reflects Ezurio’s commitment to sustained leadership and innovation.” Andrew Oliver, a Managing Director at Audax, voiced similar sentiments, indicating their excitement to support Pugerude and the Ezurio team in their forward-looking initiatives.
Ezurio is steadfast in its mission to simplify connectivity for its clients, helping them bring secure, compliant, and high-performance products to market more swiftly. With a leader like Pugerude at the helm, the company is well-positioned to spearhead the next wave of innovation in connected technology.
About Ezurio
Ezurio is at the forefront of transforming design possibilities into reality by offering a wide range of RF modules, system-on-modules, single board computers, internal antennas, IoT devices, and custom solutions. With decades of engineering expertise, Ezurio’s solutions are designed to minimize development costs and reduce time to market for their clients. Their robust global supply chain assures customers of stability while combating design challenges confidently.
For more information on Ezurio and its diverse offerings, visit
www.ezurio.com.
Conclusion
As Ezurio heads into a new chapter under Mark Pugerude’s leadership, the combination of vision, experience, and industry knowledge promises exciting advancements in connectivity solutions. With a focus on innovation and customer success, the company is poised to make significant strides in its markets, ensuring it remains a leader in the connectivity space.