Irvine, CA - March 24, 2008 - VIZIO, the fasted growing manufacturer of high definition flat panel TVs in North America, announced today they have made five appointments to their executive ranks to address the company's continued growth and efficiency goals as the #1 LCD HDTV brand in North America*. This expansion of VIZIO's organizational structure will meet the anticipated growth and demands of new customers and partners throughout the world in 2008 while continuing the brand’s mission of expanding the consumer electronics market through efficiency and value.

“We are excited about all the new people who have recently joined the VIZIO family,” said William Wang, CEO and CTO of VIZIO. “Their expertise and insight into our fast-paced and constantly evolving business will allow us to continue to expand the market with our efficiency and value goals.”

On October 1, 2007 Rob L. Brinkman joined VIZIO as the Vice President of Operations. He brings with him an extensive knowledge and expertise in the sales and distribution of high definition TVs and video monitors. Mr. Brinkman has day-to-day operational responsibilities for VIZIO’s forward logistics, customer service and technical support.  One of his key responsibilities is the development of the new organizational structure that is required for VIZIO to attract more customers and grow into new territories.  With an extensive background in business management for high sales volume companies, Mr. Brinkman joins VIZIO after four years with Princeton Digital where he was the President from 2006 until the company recently licensed the brand to a key supplier. From 2002-2003 he was the Executive Vice President at Micro Warehouse, where he was responsible for product marketing, purchasing and distribution for the direct marketer. Prior to this, Mr. Brinkman spent eleven years in various high-level positions at the worldwide computer products direct marketer, Insight Enterprises, Inc. where he handled operations at one time or another for North America, the United Kingdom and Germany. He received his BS in Computer Mathematics and Business Administration from Northern Arizona University. 

On October 9, 2007, Eunice Tseng joined VIZIO as the Vice President of Management Information Systems (MIS). Ms. Tseng brings with her a background in the implementation of computer accounting systems and supervising accounting departments. One of her key responsibilities is to ensure VIZIO's internal infrastructure can handle the expected increase in worldwide sales and the addition of new customers and business partners. Ms Tseng held the position of International Accounting Manager at Broadcom Corporation and has also served as the Director of Finance for Mag Innovision. She holds a BS of Business Administration in Data Processing and Accounting.

John Schindler joined VIZIO on November 26, 2007 as the Vice President of New Products. His twelve-year tenure with Gateway included product management for the company's $3 billion dollars in annual revenue, product marketing and the development of wireless home networking programs. These experiences make him uniquely qualified to head up the product development for the next generation of VIZIO products that will incorporate forward-thinking designs and concepts. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Western Michigan University.

In February, Kyle Wescoat joined VIZIO as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He will be responsible for VIZIO's financial function in anticipation of the Company's continued growth into new markets, additional customers and broader global partnerships. Mr. Wescoat is a well-respected, senior administrative executive and CFO with more than 25 years of experience with several companies including two NASDAQ listed consumer products companies, Vans and Cherokee. Most recently, he was the Chief Administrative Officer for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.  Mr. Wescoat is a graduate of Drexel University and holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan.

The most recent appointment was John Morriss on February 18, 2008, as the Vice President of Partner Management. He brings with him over 22 years of experience in building market share, driving revenues and delivering profits in worldwide markets for high-tech companies. His new responsibilities at VIZIO are to develop long-term and cooperative business partnerships with other global corporations to facilitate an industry leading international supply chain that will accelerate VIZIO’s expansion into new markets throughout the world. Mr. Morriss was previously with Hewlett Packard where he served as the Vice President and General Manager for the Displays Business Unit from 2004-2007 and before that was the General Manager for their Americas Workstations Business Unit.

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc. "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company*. The VIZIO brand has been seen and heard on TV and radio, including NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, The Ellen Show and Live with Regis and Kelly, won numerous awards from leading publications including a #1 Ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts, PC World's Best Buy, Sound & Vision's Editors Choice, Home Theater Magazine's Rave Award, PC Magazine's Editors Choice, AVRev.com's #1 Product We Love the Best and The Perfect Vision's Products of the Year. VIZIO is bringing vision to the consumer electronics market through practical innovation. VIZIO products offer customers advanced technologies at the most affordable value. Products include the VIZIO, Maximvs and Gallevia lines of Plasma and LCD HDTVs.  Many of these products can be found at BJ's Wholesale, Circuit City, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Sears, Wal-Mart, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.

The V, VIZIO, Gallevia, Maximvs, Where Vision Meets Value names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.

* DisplaySearch research for 20”+ LCD HDTVs in year end 2007..

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Source: VIZIO, Inc.

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