Wang Labs Appoint Ex-General Electric Officer as President

Troubled computer maker Wang Laboratories Inc. today named the former head of General Electric’s consumer electronics business to the post of president and chief operating officer.

Richard W. Miller, 48, who has held several top operating and CEO positions and has led successful company turnarounds, replaces Henry H. S. Chou.

Chou had served as acting president and chief operating officer since the resignation of Frederick A. Wang, son of company founder and Chairman An Wang, on Aug. 8.

“I have great confidence in the ability of Rick Miller to assume total control of the operations of Wang Laboratories,” An Wang said. “He will have my full support and that of the board of directors in resolving the company’s current situation and restoring it to profitability.”