Sierra Wireless Inc. has appointed Bill Dodson as VP manufacturing and supply with the responsibility for the company’s manufacturing and supply chain needs. Formerly VP global operations at Gateway Computers, Dodson was charged with strategic planning, development and implementation of global manufacturing and supply chain programs. He previously served with Toshiba America Information Systems as director of operations for desktop and server manufacturing in addition to director of business planning. Sierra Wireless’ chair and CEO David Sutcliffe said in a news release that Dodson will play a key role at the company as it focuses on profitable growth in wireless data communications.