BURNABY, B.C. – Cable power supply manufacturer Alpha Technologies announced it has hired Mark W. Schnarr as its new president and CEO.
Schnarr brings 30 years of business management, marketing, and entrepreneurial experience to the company. Previously executive vice-president Telus and president, Telus Ventures, he has held a variety of executive positions related to the creation and growth of new business ventures, marketing of products and services, management of international operations, and introduction of emerging technologies.
Schnarr received his Bachelor of Arts (Marketing) degree from Simon Fraser University, and has his Canadian Securities Course Certificate. He has been a board member with a number of organizations including Telus International, Vision Critical, IP Unity, Apparent Networks and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Alpha Technologies, a part of the Alpha Group of companies, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and power conversion equipment used in cable television, traffic, security, computer, and communications applications.
Schnarr began his new job June 1.
