Boston, MA (March 27, 2017) – Waylens, Inc. announced today that Tim Coomer has been named President of North America, effective immediately. As President, Coomer will have responsibility for all of the Company’s North American operations and will report directly to the Company’s CEO Haowei Zhang.
Mr. Coomer joined Waylens in November of 2016 as Vice President of Business Development and has been instrumental in developing its sales and distribution network for its initial product Horizon. Prior to joining Waylens, Mr. Coomer spent 18 years in various executive roles with Escort Inc., including Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Product Development. Mr. Coomer resides in Cincinnati and will continue to work from its Cincinnati, Ohio location.
“As we look to scale our business globally, Tim was an obvious choice to lead our efforts in North America. His knowledge and experience in the consumer electronics business has helped us build a strong foundation for growth.” said Waylens CEO Haowei Zhang.
Waylens launched its first product Horizon in 2015 on Kickstarter. In the summer of 2017, Waylens announced its next series of automotive cameras, Waylens Secure360, at CE Week in New York City. The innovative Secure360 camera is the first automotive security camera with true 360-degree protection, capturing everything in and around your vehicle, even when it’s parked. The Secure360 line will begin shipping in the second quarter of this year.
“As we roll out the Secure360 line of products this Spring, I’m honored to lead this division of the company to the next level in our growth cycle,” said Mr. Coomer. “Our camera technology and platforms we’re developing will disrupt several industries. It’s an exciting time for all of us,” continued Coomer.
About Waylens:
Privately-held Waylens creates automotive camera technologies and products that make the experience of car ownership and driving more enjoyable and exciting. It is a team of world-class engineers, designers, and car enthusiasts who share a passion for building the best automotive cameras in the world.
Waylens is headquartered in Boston, with offices in Cincinnati, Austin and Shanghai. For more information, visit waylens.com or 360.waylens.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
