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Wes Davis Named CEO of Sionex Corporation




WALTHAM, MASS
March 2, 2004

Sionex Corporation, a high technology company focused on commercializing chemical sensor chips and systems based on its proprietary microDMxÈ detection technology, today announced that Wes Davis has joined the company as president and CEO.

Prior to joining Sionex, Davis had been president of a number of high technology companies, both public and private, including MicroTouch, Lasertron, Radiant Images and General Scanning. These became leaders in their respective worldwide markets. Earlier in his career, Davis was a partner with Braxton Associates, a leading strategy consulting firm.

"One of my goals was to recruit a seasoned CEO to drive Sionex to the next level," said Lawrence A. Kaufman, CEO of Sionex since its founding in 2001. "Wes's high energy and focus on customer service and quality control will be invaluable as we enter our critical growth stage. I look forward to working with him in my new role as executive vice president and to concentrating my efforts on the longer term business."

"I am excited about joining Sionex and working to drive its sensor technology into new markets", said Wes Davis, Sionex's new CEO and president. "The outstanding team that Larry Kaufman assembled has built a solid technical and business foundation as evidenced by the leading companies that are currently working with Sionex to incorporate its technology into their next generation products."

About Sionex Corporation
Sionex Corporation is a high technology company focused on commercializing breakthrough chemical and biological sensor chips and systems based on its proprietary microDMxÈ detection technology. Sionex maintains its worldwide headquarters and laboratories in Waltham, Massachusetts, close to Boston with its commercial, technology and communications infrastructure. The Company is privately held and was founded in 2001 with patented technology exclusively licensed from The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory. Additional information about Sionex Corporation is available at www.sionex.com.

microDMxÈ is a US trademark of Sionex Corporation.

Editorial Contacts:
Anthony D. Bashall, Sionex Corporation
(781) 693-3307
tbashall@sionex.com

Agency Contact:
Doug Forsyth, Alchymia Communications for Sionex
(541) 482-8744
df@alchymiacomm.com


      
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