Industry veteran to lead company’s continued innovation and expansion
EDISON, N.J., (September 4, 2024) – Opengear, a Digi International company (NASDAQ, DGII, www.digi.com) and provider of secure and Smart Out of Band management solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Quirk as Senior Vice President and General Manager. Quirk, a seasoned business and technology executive, will oversee Opengear's global operations, driving the company's strategic growth initiatives and further enhancing its position as a leader in the data center and network management markets.
Commenting on his new role, Quirk said, “I have long admired Opengear for its innovative approach to network resilience and management, especially during my previous tenure, where I closely observed their positive impact on the industry. Joining Opengear at this stage is an exciting opportunity to build on its strong foundation and drive further advancements. I look forward to working with the talented team at Opengear and Digi International to continue delivering exceptional value to our customers while continuing to expand our global footprint.”
Quirk brings a wealth of experience in operations management, strategic alliances, and technology leadership to his new role. He joins Opengear from Nautilus Data Technologies, where he served as Chief Technology Officer, spearheading the company’s transformation from a data center operator to a pioneering technology provider. His prior experience includes executive roles at Vertiv, where he was President of Avocent Corp and Vice President and General Manager for the IT Systems business, as well as senior positions at Emerson Network Power, LSI, and Motorola.
Ron Konezny, President and CEO of Digi International, expressed his enthusiasm for Quirk’s appointment, stating, “Patrick has an extensive background in data center technologies and businesses as well as a track record of driving growth and innovation. We are excited for him to bring these traits to Opengear as the ideal leader for this business.”
Quirk holds an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Auburn University.
About Opengear
Opengear, a Digi International company, delivers secure, resilient access and automation to support critical IT infrastructure on the First Day, Worst Day, and Every Day. Through presence and proximity, Opengear solutions enable provisioning, orchestration, and remote management of network devices through innovative software and appliances. Opengear solutions are trusted by global organizations across financial, digital communications, retail, and manufacturing sectors. The company is headquartered in New Jersey, with an R&D center in Brisbane, Australia. For more information, visit www.opengear.com/.
About Digi International
Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of business and mission-critical Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and solutions. We help our customers create next-generation connected products and solutions to deploy, monitor, and manage critical communications infrastructures and compliance standards in demanding environments with high levels of security, relentless reliability, and bulletproof performance. Founded in 1985, the company has helped customers connect more than 100 million things — and counting. For more information, visit www.digi.com, or call 877-912-3444 (U.S.) or 952-912-3444 (International).