Zebra Technologies Names Jim Kaput as General Counsel

Zebra Technologies Corp. announced the appointment of Jim Kaput as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.

Effective August 31, as general counsel, the Company noted that Kaput will lead activities related to Zebra's legal affairs and provide advice on a wide range of legal and operational matters. He reports to Anders Gustafsson, chief executive officer.

Gustafsson said, "Jim's record of accomplishment in corporate work, government and private practice makes him an excellent addition to the Zebra management team. We welcome his involvement in the business as we continue to align our operations to maximize growth and returns for our stockholders."

Jim Kaput joins Zebra from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he was Counsel to the Chairman. In that role, Kaput was responsible for matters relating to the Division of Corp. Finance and the Office of Chief Accountant, including matters related to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Prior to joining the SEC, Kaput was senior vice president and general counsel at The ServiceMaster Company. In his role as chief legal officer for the Chicago-based Fortune 500 company, Kaput oversaw the legal function for multiple lines of business and advised the board and senior officers on significant matters.

Zebra Technologies Corp. provides the broadest range of technology solutions to identify, track, and manage the deployment of critical assets for improved business efficiency. Z

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