Sierra Wireless has appointed Jim Ryan as senior vice president, Strategic Partner Growth. Mr. Ryan has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in global telecoms and technology, including with large operators in the U.S. and Europe, said the company in a statement. He will report to Kent Thexton, President and CEO.

Mr. Ryan joins Sierra Wireless from Zipit Wireless, where he served as Vice President of IoT Products and Partnerships since 2017.

Mr. Ryan earned his MBA from Indiana University and an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Economics from Binghamton University.

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