RPO Names Two Directors

SYDNEY -- RPO Pty Ltd, a developer of technology solutions for fiber-optic networks focusing on innovative polymer optical chip technology and polymer materials, has announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors to the board, Dr. Ian Ritchie and Roger Keane. With over 20 years experience in optical technology industries, Dr. Ritchie has developed many successful businesses. Most recently he was VP and General Manager of JDSU's Fiber Bragg Grating business unit after JDSU acquired Indx Pty Ltd, which Ian led from its time as start-up to a highly profitable, multi-million dollar business unit. Roger Keane, a member of the Redfern Photonics board, is a Vice President of GE Equity, a subsidiary of GE Capital, the private capital and venture capital arm of the General Electric Company. The global business currently has about US$4.5 billion invested in over 450 transactions. The CEO of RPO, Dr. Ian Maxwell, commented "Our vision is to have RPO's polymer materials in every optical chip, including our own all-polymer optical chips. Our technology will enable the development of low-cost and highly functional optical chip modules for fiber-optic networks. Our products improve the transport capability, optimize the fiber infrastructure, provide management and provisioning capability, integrate broad functionality, and lower the cost of optical networks. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ritchie and Roger Keane to RPO's team where their extensive industry and international senior management experience will be an invaluable resource in assisting RPO to achieve their long-term goals". RPO Pty Ltd.