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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-=KYODO JBN/ --

--Chet Pipkin Becomes Executive Chairman of the Board and Appoints Steven Malony as CEO

Belkin (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028237-1&h=386528261&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.belkin.com%2Fus%2F&a=Belkin ),

a global consumer electronics leader, today announces key changes to its

leadership and organization as Founder, Chet Pipkin, takes on the role of

Executive Chairman of the Board and appoints Steve Malony, former SVP and

General Manager, to CEO of Belkin International.

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"I have been honored to lead Belkin for the past thirty-seven years, and I am

extremely proud of how we have impacted the way the world works, lives and

plays," said Chet Pipkin, Executive Chairman of the Board, Belkin

International. "I am proud to announce Steve Malony as my successor and have

full confidence that he will beautifully and effectively lead Belkin into our

next chapter through the combination of exceptional industry and leadership

skills as well as a deep operational expertise."

While Chet focuses on his Executive Chairman and Board duties, he will continue

to stay active and engaged with the business on a full-time basis. Steve Malony

steps into the role of CEO having been an integral part of Belkin International

for the past fifteen years. He spent time in a variety of roles across the

organization domestically and internationally affording him a deep

understanding of the business globally.

"While I have very big shoes to fill, I am honored to step into the role of CEO

of Belkin," said Steve Malony, CEO, Belkin International. "I have been blessed

to serve the company for a great portion of my career and the trust and

confidence placed in me to lead it are not taken lightly. I am excited to enter

a new chapter with Belkin with an intention to lead with devotion and a vision

for a future that is crystal clear, positive and bright."

About Belkin

Belkin is an accessories market leader delivering power, protection,

productivity, connectivity and audio solutions for a broad range of consumer

electronics and enterprise environments. Designed in Southern California and

sold in more than 50 countries around the world, Belkin's products connect

people to the technology they love whether at home, at work or on a new

adventure. In 2018, Belkin International (Belkin(R) (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028237-1&h=2378098270&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.belkin.com%2F&a=Belkin%C2%AE ),

Linksys(R) (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028237-1&h=731722484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linksys.com%2F&a=Linksys%C2%AE ),

Wemo(R) (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028237-1&h=1102320215&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wemo.com%2F&a=Wemo%C2%AE ),

Phyn(R) (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028237-1&h=463240551&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.phyn.com%2F&a=Phyn%C2%AE )

merged with Foxconn Interconnect Technology (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3028237-1&h=1047532942&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fit-foxconn.com%2F&a=Foxconn+Interconnect+Technology ) to bolster its global

influence and remains forever inspired by people and the planet we live on.

SOURCE: Belkin International

CONTACT: Jen Wei Warren, Vice President of Global Communications, comms@belkin.com