xG Technology announced in a press release issued today the appointment to its Board of both John Coleman as a new Executive Director and George Schmitt as a new Non-Executive Director. Rick Mooers, Executive Chairman of xG, commented: “I am delighted to welcome both John and George to join the Board. The Company has already benefited from John’s strategic insights into the key Defense and Public Safety markets whose entry is a commercial priority for the Company. His appointment to the Board is testament to the great job he has been doing for xG in driving the Company forward as its Chief Executive Officer and, beforehand, as its Chief Operating Officer.” “At the same time, we are also pleased to welcome George to the Board of xG Technology and the Company looks forward benefitting from George’s considerable experience and wireless industry contacts in helping xG develop and market its intellectual property, product and technology portfolios.” The full press release can be viewed here.