C&L: VeriSign's new CEO, William Roper

VeriSign's CEO Stratton Sclavos has resigned. William Roper will become the new CEO and Edward Mueller will become chairman.

EQO appoints Richard Roberts VP of marketing.

Valista appoints Yutaka Nozawa as country manager for Japan.

PCTEL names Robert Suastegui as VP and GM, global sales and marketing.

HTC appoints Paul Ghent as U.K. country manager.