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Welcome to Rakon!

Rakon is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of frequency control products and timing solutions.

Our products can be found at the heart of many applications, from 5G networks to satellites and from emergency beacons to autonomous vehicles.

What makes us who we are?

Customers first

Our cutting-edge technology keeps our customers coming back to us time and time again. With local technical teams around the world, a broad range of products and consistent quality, delivery and support, we make it easy for our customers to do business with us.

Rakon locations | Rakon at a glance

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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.

Rakon’s latest milestone innovation, XMEMS®, combines the excellent innate stability of quartz with a NanoQuartz™ photolithographic process. The result is a range of very reliable miniature resonators and oscillators with best-in-class frequency over temperature, long-term stability and phase noise.

Innovations | XMEMS®

A global manufacturing platform

Providing continuity of supply has become a critical challenge in the industry. With three manufacturing sites worldwide, we are able to rely on independent streams of manufacturing. At the same time, we pursue a global multiple source strategy, which includes the design and manufacturing of proprietary ASICs, providing us with robust supply chains.

Rakon at a glance | Rakon locations | Innovations

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Our management team

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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).

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Scott Stemper

Global Quality Manager

Scott joined Rakon in January 2015. He leads the development and improvement of quality processes and systems to enhance Rakon’s drive to be the leading provider of world-class frequency control products.

Scott’s background includes ten years as Global Quality Manager with Raltron Electronics Corporation and 20 years with CTS Frequency Controls in oscillator product engineering and quality management roles. 

He has also held senior quality management positions with L3 Technologies and D&S Consultants Incorporated.

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