About Us
Welcome to Rakon!
Rakon stands as a global leader in frequency control products and timing solutions. Our innovations are integral to a wide range of applications, including 5G networks, satellites, emergency beacons, and autonomous vehicles.
What makes us who we are?
Customers first
Our state-of-the-art technology ensures our customers return to us repeatedly. With local technical teams globally, a diverse product range, and unwavering quality, delivery, and support, we make it easy for our customers to do business with us.


Technology innovation
We have a strong pioneering culture and a history of innovation ‘firsts’, raising the bar in terms of product performance at ever-smaller form factors.
Recently introduced innovative resonator technology (XMEMS®) and next-gen ASIC development are delivering highly reliable miniature oscillators, offering superior frequency stability over temperature, long-term reliability, and minimal phase noise.
A global manufacturing platform
Ensuring a continuous supply has become a significant industry challenge. With three manufacturing sites globally, we benefit from independent manufacturing streams. Additionally, our global multiple-source strategy, which encompasses the design and production of proprietary ASICs, provides us with robust supply chains.

Our management team

Dr. Sinan Altug
Chief Executive Officer
Sinan joined Rakon in 2002 and became CEO in April 2022. Prior to this, he was COO for over two years where he led the company’s global operations to best meet customer demand and create profitable growth.
Sinan has previously been Managing Director of Rakon’s European businesses and Global Business Development Director based in the USA. Prior to joining Rakon he held various management positions in the frequency control product industry, including Director of European Operations for Champion Technologies. Sinan has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and an MBA.

Mark Dunwoodie
Chief Financial Officer
Mark joined Rakon in 2024 as interim CFO and was confirmed as permanent CFO in December 2024. Previously, he served as a director at professional services firms, advising NZ and global businesses. Prior to this Mark led Staples Rodway Asset Management until it was sold in 2015, was Head of Finance at ABN AMRO NZ, and in the UK he served as Vice President at Credit Suisse First Boston and Director at Deutsche Bank where he led finance transformation projects.
Mark has over 25 years of experience in CFO and executive leadership roles across New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has a proven track record for leading high-performing finance teams and partnering with executive teams to deliver on growth strategies and enhance profitability.

Nick Pudney
Chief Operating Officer
Nick joined Rakon in 2024 and was appointed as Chief Operating Officer in January 2025. He oversees Rakon’s global operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence. He also leads the global rollout of Rakon’s strategic organisational transformation, driving alignment across processes, optimising resource allocation, and reinforcing the company’s long-term operational strategy.
Previously, Nick was Head of Integration at Mercury NZ where he successfully led the acquisition and integration of Trustpower’s retail businesses. During his time at Mercury, he also held senior leadership roles in the establishment and delivery of the group’s strategic direction and associated integrated plan. Prior to this Nick was Managing Director at Natwest Markets PLC (formerly The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC) in the UK.

Maureen Shaddick
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Maureen joined Rakon in November 2018. She provides legal, company secretarial and regulatory advice and support. She has more than 25 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and governance adviser in private practice, corporates and not-for-profit organisations in New Zealand, London and Dubai.
Maureen was the General Counsel and Company Secretary of Genesis Energy from 2003 to 2016. She is the Chair of Cancer Research Trust New Zealand and has been a Trustee since 2003. She has also held a number of other not-for-profit governance roles.

Michael McIlroy
Chief Innovation Officer
Michael joined Rakon in 1991 and was promoted to Chief Innovation Officer in 2025. He is responsible for defining and driving Rakon’s global technology vision, leading strategic R&D initiatives to strengthen innovation and maintain the company’s competitive edge. He oversees next-generation product development, ensuring alignment between technology and market demands, and the expansion of Rakon’s intellectual property portfolio through advanced research and development.
Michael has previously been Rakon's Advanced Technology Manager, General Manager of Engineering and NZ Manufacturing Manager and has played a key role in the growth and expansion of Rakon as a global business known for its industry leading technology and innovations.

Chloé Gautrin
Executive GM, Strategy and Growth
Chloé joined Rakon in 2024 as Interim Managing Director for Rakon France and was appointed as Executive GM, Strategy and Growth in April 2025.
Chloé drives the development and execution of Rakon’s long-term growth strategy with a focus on identifying and executing organic and inorganic growth opportunities. She ensures that investments are aligned with strategic expansion priorities and support Rakon’s long-term value creation.
Prior to joining Rakon, Chloé spent 16 years as a professional services adviser, specialising in Capital Markets and Transaction Advisory Services, including 5 years as a Partner of Corporate Finance at Deloitte, New Zealand.

Margo Thomas
General Manager, Global People and Capability
Margo joined Rakon in 2016. In her current role she is responsible for all global Human Resources (HR) strategy, policies and processes including organisational alignment, talent acquisition, leadership development, change management, employment relations and health and safety.
Prior to this, she held the position of General Manager of People and Capability New Zealand. Margo has more than 20 years’ experience working in HR including senior HR positions in a range of industries with Crowe Horwath, Spark, Westpac and New Zealand Post.

Arun Parasnis
Managing Director, Rakon India
Arun joined Rakon in 2018 and is responsible for overseeing all business functions at Rakon India.
Arun has more than 30 years of experience in the electronics industry, overseeing functions including engineering, operations, business development and profit and loss management.
His experience across the electronics industry includes electronic components, consumer electronics and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Prior to joining Rakon, Arun was the Vice President of Cyient Limited.
He has also held senior positions at Radiall India Private Limited, Jabil Circuit India Private Limited and Vishay Components India Private Limited (formerly the Philips Electronics Passive Components division).

Michel Zecri
Managing Director, Aerospace and Defence
Michel was appointed as Managing Director Aerospace and Defence in February 2025. As Managing Director, he is accountable for market, product, and customer strategies, as well as overall performance of Rakon's Aerospace and Defence business unit.
Michel has over 20 years of experience in industrial operations management, most recently serving as CEO of Lynred USA, a company specialising in engineered infrared detection technology for commercial space and defence applications.
His expertise in strategy, team leadership and technology make Michel an exceptional addition to Rakon to help drive the growth and success of the company. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Toulouse INP-ENSEEIHT School of Engineering.

Adam Robinson
Interim Managing Director, Commercial
Adam joined Rakon in 2009 and was appointed as Interim Managing Director, Commercial (Telecom, AI, Positioning & Other) in February 2025. As Interim Managing Director, Adam is accountable for market, product, and customer strategies, as well as overall performance of Rakon's Commercial (Telecom, AI, Positioning & Other) business unit.
Prior to becoming Interim Managing Director, Adam held roles within the Sales and Marketing teams and was promoted to Global Head of Sales in 2019, where he was responsible for driving Tier 1 customer engagement, expanding market reach, and securing strategic partnerships that have strengthened Rakon’s position in key sectors.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Business degree with a double major. Prior to joining Rakon he held sales and marketing management positions across various industries in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
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