Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 33/100
7 mention(s) identify ROSS W. MANIRE as having software/technology expertise.
Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
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Andersons, Inc. | 2021-03-11 | Retired President and CEO of ExteNet Systems, Inc.; served in executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997); Director of Zebra Technologies Corporation. | Has executive experience in telecommunications and technology companies, including roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics, which are technology companies involved in software and hardware. This background indicates familiarity with software and technology. |
Andersons, Inc. | 2022-03-10 | Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., from 2002 to 2018. Served in several executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997). Director of Zebra Technologies Corporation since 2003. | He has executive experience in telecommunications and technology companies, including roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics, which are technology companies involved in software and hardware. This background indicates familiarity with software and technical skills. |
Andersons, Inc. | 2024-03-13 | Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., from 2002 to 2018. Served as President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that was Chief Executive Officer at Chatham Technologies, Inc., and served in several executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997). Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. | He has experience as CEO of telecommunications and IT companies, including 3Com and US Robotics, which indicates technical and software-related skills. He was also a partner at Ernst & Young LLP and CFO of a public company, showing a blend of technical and financial expertise. |
Andersons, Inc. | 2025-03-12 | President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., from 2002 to 2018. Served as President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that was Chief Executive Officer at Chatham Technologies, Inc., and served in several executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997). Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. Director of Zebra Technologies Corporation since 2003 and Eagle Test Systems, Inc. from 2004 through 2008. | Has experience as CEO of telecommunications and IT companies, including 3Com and US Robotics, indicating software-related technical skills. Also served as a partner at Ernst & Young LLP and has an MBA with economics undergraduate degree. |
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP | 2016-04-15 | Mr. Manire has served since 2002 as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company he founded. | Mr. Manire has experience as CEO of a wireless networking company and held executive roles in networking and electronics companies, indicating technical knowledge. |
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP | 2021-04-01 | Mr. Manire founded ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company, and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 2002 until 2018. He was President of the Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International, Ltd., an electronics contract manufacturer, from 2000 to 2002, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Chatham Technologies, Inc., an electronic packaging systems manufacturer that merged with Flextronics, in 2000. Prior to joining Chatham Technologies, Mr. Manire was Senior Vice President of the Carrier Systems Business Unit of 3Com Corporation, a provider of networking equipment and solutions. He served in various executive positions with U.S. Robotics from 1991 to 1997, including Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Senior Vice President of the Network Systems Division prior to its 1997 merger with 3Com. From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Manire was a partner in Ridge Capital, a private investment company. He began his professional career at Ernst & Young, LLP, and served as a partner in the Entrepreneurial Services Group from 1985 to 1989. Mr. Manire brings over 30 years of business management, finance and leadership to the Board. His extensive background and experience as an executive officer and as a public company board member provided him with a vast skill set including experience in mergers and acquisitions, international business, marketing and sales, technology and innovation, cybersecurity risk management, as well as corporate governance. Mr. Manire’s robust financial and accounting experience facilitates the Board’s oversight of Zebra’s accounting, internal control and auditing functions and activities. In addition, his outsourced manufacturing experience provides him with important expertise with respect to Zebra’s use of contract manufacturers. The Board benefits from Mr. Manire’s telecommunications industry experience and his appreciation for the challenges facing the Company’s operations due to his broad business, operational, accounting and financial knowledge and experience. | Mr. Manire has extensive experience in telecommunications and networking companies, including executive roles at 3Com and U.S. Robotics, which involved technology and innovation. He also has experience in cybersecurity risk management and financial expertise relevant to software and technology oversight. |
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP | 2024-03-29 | Mr. Manire founded ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company, and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 2002 until 2018. He was President of the Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International, Ltd., an electronics contract manufacturer, from 2000 to 2002, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Chatham Technologies, Inc., an electronic packaging systems manufacturer that merged with Flextronics, in 2000. Prior to joining Chatham Technologies, Mr. Manire was Senior Vice President of the Carrier Systems Business Unit of 3Com Corporation, a provider of networking equipment and solutions. He served in various executive positions with U.S. Robotics from 1991 to 1997, including Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Senior Vice President of the Network Systems Division prior to its 1997 merger with 3Com. | Mr. Manire has extensive experience in telecommunications and networking companies, including executive roles at 3Com and U.S. Robotics, which involved technology and software-related businesses. His background includes leadership in wireless networking and network systems, indicating familiarity with software and technology. |
Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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2016-03-16 | President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc. since 2002. Served as President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that held senior management positions at Chatham Technologies, Inc., and 3Com Corporation. Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst and Young. |
2017-03-16 | President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc. since 2002. Served as President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that held senior management positions at Chatham Technologies, Inc., and 3Com Corporation. Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. |
2018-03-15 | President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc. since 2002. ... Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. |
2019-03-19 | Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., 2002 to 2018. Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. |
2020-03-12 | Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., 2002 to 2018. Served as President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that was Chief Executive Officer at Chatham Technologies, Inc., and served in several executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997). Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. |
2021-03-11 | Retired President and CEO of ExteNet Systems, Inc.; served in executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997); Director of Zebra Technologies Corporation. |
2022-03-10 | Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., from 2002 to 2018. Served in several executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997). Director of Zebra Technologies Corporation since 2003. |
2023-03-09 | Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of a telecommunications company; formerly a partner with Ernst & Young LLP and certified public accountant; prior service as Chief Financial Officer of public company; MBA with economics undergraduate degree. |
2024-03-13 | Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., from 2002 to 2018. Served as President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that was Chief Executive Officer at Chatham Technologies, Inc., and served in several executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997). Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. |
2025-03-12 | President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., from 2002 to 2018. Served as President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that was Chief Executive Officer at Chatham Technologies, Inc., and served in several executive roles at 3Com Corporation and US Robotics (acquired by 3Com in 1997). Former Partner at Ridge Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. Director of Zebra Technologies Corporation since 2003 and Eagle Test Systems, Inc. from 2004 through 2008. |
Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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2015-04-15 | Mr. Manire has served since 2002 as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company. He holds a BA degree from Davidson College and an MBA degree from the University of Chicago. |
2016-04-15 | Mr. Manire has served since 2002 as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company he founded. |
2017-04-14 | Mr. Manire has been a director since 2003. He has served since 2002 as President and Chief Executive Officer of ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company Mr. Manire founded. |
2018-04-05 | Mr. Manire founded ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company, and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2002. ... Mr. Manire has particular appreciation for the challenges facing our operations due to his extensive business, operational, accounting and financial knowledge and experience. |
2019-04-05 | Mr. Manire founded ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company, and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer. He also held executive positions at Flextronics and 3Com. |
2020-04-02 | Mr. Manire founded ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company, and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 2002 until 2018. He was President of the Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International, Ltd., an electronics contract manufacturer, from 2000 to 2002, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Chatham Technologies, Inc., an electronic packaging systems manufacturer that merged with Flextronics, in 2000. Prior to joining Chatham Technologies, Mr. Manire was Senior Vice President of the Carrier Systems Business Unit of 3Com Corporation, a provider of networking equipment and solutions. He served in various executive positions with U.S. Robotics from 1991 to 1997, including Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Senior Vice President of the Network Systems Division prior to its 1997 merger with 3Com. From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Manire was a partner in Ridge Capital, a private investment company. He began his professional career at Ernst & Young, LLP, and served as a partner in the Entrepreneurial Services Group from 1983 to 1989. |
2021-04-01 | Mr. Manire founded ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company, and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 2002 until 2018. He was President of the Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International, Ltd., an electronics contract manufacturer, from 2000 to 2002, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Chatham Technologies, Inc., an electronic packaging systems manufacturer that merged with Flextronics, in 2000. Prior to joining Chatham Technologies, Mr. Manire was Senior Vice President of the Carrier Systems Business Unit of 3Com Corporation, a provider of networking equipment and solutions. He served in various executive positions with U.S. Robotics from 1991 to 1997, including Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Senior Vice President of the Network Systems Division prior to its 1997 merger with 3Com. From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Manire was a partner in Ridge Capital, a private investment company. He began his professional career at Ernst & Young, LLP, and served as a partner in the Entrepreneurial Services Group from 1985 to 1989. Mr. Manire brings over 30 years of business management, finance and leadership to the Board. His extensive background and experience as an executive officer and as a public company board member provided him with a vast skill set including experience in mergers and acquisitions, international business, marketing and sales, technology and innovation, cybersecurity risk management, as well as corporate governance. Mr. Manire’s robust financial and accounting experience facilitates the Board’s oversight of Zebra’s accounting, internal control and auditing functions and activities. In addition, his outsourced manufacturing experience provides him with important expertise with respect to Zebra’s use of contract manufacturers. The Board benefits from Mr. Manire’s telecommunications industry experience and his appreciation for the challenges facing the Company’s operations due to his broad business, operational, accounting and financial knowledge and experience. |
2022-04-01 | Mr. Manire’s robust financial and accounting experience facilitates the Board’s oversight of Zebra’s accounting, internal control and auditing functions and activities. In addition, his outsourced manufacturing experience provides him with important expertise with respect to Zebra’s use of contract manufacturers. |
2023-03-31 | Mr. Manire’s robust financial and accounting experience facilitates the Board’s oversight of Zebra’s accounting, internal control and auditing functions and activities. ... The Board benefits from Mr.Manire’s telecommunications industry experience and his appreciation for the challenges facing the Company’s operations due to his broad business, operational, accounting and financial knowledge and experience. |
2024-03-29 | Mr. Manire founded ExteNet Systems, Inc., a wireless networking company, and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 2002 until 2018. He was President of the Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International, Ltd., an electronics contract manufacturer, from 2000 to 2002, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Chatham Technologies, Inc., an electronic packaging systems manufacturer that merged with Flextronics, in 2000. Prior to joining Chatham Technologies, Mr. Manire was Senior Vice President of the Carrier Systems Business Unit of 3Com Corporation, a provider of networking equipment and solutions. He served in various executive positions with U.S. Robotics from 1991 to 1997, including Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Senior Vice President of the Network Systems Division prior to its 1997 merger with 3Com. |
2025-03-28 | Mr. Manire’s extensive background and experience as an executive officer and as a public company board member provide him with a vast skill set including experience in mergers and acquisitions, international business, marketing and sales, technology and innovation, cybersecurity risk management, as well as corporate governance. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30