SCM Microsystems names Felix Marx as CEO

GERMANY: Digital content and services provider SCM Microsystems Inc. has announced the appointment of Felix Marx as chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2007.

He would be based at the Company’s headquarters in Ismaning, Germany and would also be managing director of the company’s German subsidiary, SCM Microsystems GmbH.

Marx will remain with his current employer for three months before joining SCM, during which period Stephan Rohaly, the company’s chief financial officer, will continue to serve as interim CEO.

“Felix Marx brings a unique combination of skills and experience to SCM,” said Werner Koepf, chairman of the board of SCM. “His deep understanding both of SCM’s markets and the broader smart card applications industry provide him with the background to quickly grasp our business and the vision to help drive it forward. He also brings a wide range of experience in sales and business line management, both of which are important to optimize SCM’s opportunities and operations.”

Since 2003, Felix Marx has held various management positions with NXP Semiconductors. He has also worked with Global One Telecommunications and Ericsson.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from the Technical Academy in Vienna and a Master of Advanced Studies in Knowledge Management from Danube University in Austria.