PLEASANTON, CA - Adept Technology Inc., a provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, has appointed Rush LaSelle as its new director of global sales & marketing. LaSelle brings more than 20 years' experience in flexible automation to his new position, and will be responsible for the company’s global sales and marketing initiatives.

"We’re very fortunate to be strengthening our management team with such an accomplished industry player," says John Dulchinos, president and chief executive officer of Adept Technology Inc. “Rush’s proven track record and technical expertise will allow us to continue our growth both globally and into exciting new markets."

LaSelle has worked extensively to expand the reach of robotics into markets and industries traditionally underserved by flexible automation technology. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.