Redline Communications Announces Finance Appointments Including New CFOO

TORONTO, May 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Redline Communications (www.rdlcom.com) Group Inc. (TSX: RDL), a leading provider of mission-critical wireless networks, is pleased to announce that Jane Todd will join the Company as its new Chief Financial and Operating Officer ("CFOO") effective May 9, 2016.

Ms. Todd, a CPA, CA has been consulting for the past several years at various companies including Redline.  She brings public company and merger and acquisition experience to the Company, and will be responsible for the management and direction of the company's finance, accounting, operations, quality, administration, and IT organization.

"Jane brings the experience and skills we need to continue our drive to sustained profitability and growth. Her knowledge of the Company and our industry will make her a great addition to our senior leadership team," said Rob Williams, Redline's CEO.

Ms. Todd's career spans more than 20 years of continuously expanding responsibility, predominantly in the technology and manufacturing sectors.  She spent eight years at SMTC Corporation a global electronics manufacturer as CFO. She is a CPA, CA and holds a MBA from the Schulich School of Business at Toronto's York University and she currently serves on the Board of Women in Communications and Technology (WCT).  Ms. Todd replaces former CFO George Kypreos, who will leave the company on May 6, 2016.

The Company also announces the promotion of Joan Ritchie to VP Finance, Corporate Controller and Sky Zhou as Director, Finance. Ms. Ritchie has led Redline's finance team since 2011 and has been instrumental in developing Redline's internal controls over financial reporting and cost management.  In his role as Finance Manager, Mr. Zhou has been instrumental in streamlining Redline's systems and increasing the timeliness of Redline's reporting to shareholders.

About Redline Communications

Redline Communications (www.rdlcom.com) is the creator of powerful wide-area wireless networks for the most challenging applications and locations. Used by oil and gas companies to manage their assets, militaries for secure battlefield communications, municipalities to remotely monitor highways, utilities and other infrastructure, and telecom service providers to deliver premium services, Redline's powerful and versatile networks reliably and securely deliver voice, data, M2M and video communications for mission-critical applications.

For more information visit www.rdlcom.com.

SOURCE Redline Communications Group Inc.

Redline Contact(s): Robert Williams, Chief Executive Officer, [phone], [email protected]