1 (770) 807-7223ATLANTA, GA - December 29, 2009 - Slingshot Product Development Group, a global innovation and product development firm, announced today several changes to its executive team. Leading Founder, Sam Zaidspiner, has transitioned from his role as CEO and President to Chairman. Replacing Mr. Zaidspiner as CEO is Stephen J. Walden. Slingshot Co-Founder, Noah McNeely assumes the role of President.
Sam Zaidspiner
"Slingshot PDG is positioning itself with strong executive leadership to develop into a more focused service company and innovation trailblazer," Mr. Zaidspiner explained. "I am delighted to hand over the reins to Noah and Steve, who share vision and passion for Slingshot's mission to grow strong client partnerships that generate successful innovation." Zaidspiner will continue as Chairman and will serve as CEO of a medical device company that Slingshot helped to launch.
Steve Walden
Stephen Walden brings over 30 years of executive management experience as previous VP of BellSouth.net, CEO of Netsurfer, a divisional director for IBM, and a long-time executive of Time Warner. Mr. Walden is a successful angel investor and serves on numerous boards of public and nonprofit organizations. He currently resides in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
"Slingshot has an extremely talented team with enormous growth potential" states Walden. "I am looking forward to helping continue that growth."
Noah McNeely
Noah McNeely, former Vice President of Design and COO, has been with the company since its inception. His background in both design and engineering has been instrumental in establishing the successful processes and culture of innovation at Slingshot. Mr. McNeely states, "As President, I will focus our efforts on providing the highest level of service to Slingshot's clients and fostering an inspirational, dynamic team atmosphere."
For Press Inquiries contact: Noah McNeely, President noahm@slingshotpdg.com 770.807.7223 ext 1104
Slingshot Product Development Group is a global innovation and product development firm. Their expertise in medical devices, consumer product line launches, and productizing technology translates into a successful innovation process. Slingshot PDG changes the way companies prosper by cultivating strategic partnerships and converting product development opportunities into revenue. Slingshot PDG is headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia. For more information about their innovation programs, please visit www.SlingshotPDG.com.
