WASHINGTON, D.C. - Douglas S. Wiley will step down from his post as Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the Electronic Industries Alliance in early May, EIA announced Thursday.

Since taking the job in 2003, Mr. Wiley has led the government relations team of the largest high-tech trade association in Washington, D.C. He worked as a tireless advocate for a wide range of issues including innovation, U.S. competitiveness, international trade, telecommunications and the environment.

"Over the past three years, we have benefited immensely from Doug's experience," says EIA President Dave McCurdy. "His knowledge of Congress, executive agencies and technology policy is excellent. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

"I am deeply grateful for having had the opportunity to support EIA's mission of promoting innovation and international competitiveness and advocating sound public policies on behalf of EIA's world-leading technology companies. I am honored to have represented them for the past three years at EIA," adds Mr. Wiley.

"As with any vibrant organization, the departure of one of the senior members of our team opens a succession process, and we have begun to look ahead," says Mr. McCurdy. "We look forward to maintaining EIA's strong policy group."

Mr. Wiley will be joining the National Association of Broadcasters on May 15.

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About EIA: The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) is the leading advocate in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. high-tech industry. The Alliance, which traces its origins to the Radio Manufacturers Association (chartered in 1924), is a partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies whose mission is to promote the market development and competitiveness of the $400 billion U.S. high-tech and electronics industries through domestic and international policy efforts. EIA's corporate members - nearly 1,300 - provide products and services ranging from microscopic electronic components to state-of-the-art defense, space and industry high-tech systems, as well as the full range of telecommunications and consumer electronics products. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., the Alliance is made up of the Electronic Components, Assemblies & Materials Association (ECA); the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA); JEDEC; the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA); and leading consumer electronics companies who participate in EIA's Environmental Issues Council. EIA is also heavily involved in cyber security issues through the Internet Security Alliance (ISAlliance), and education issues, through the National Science & Technology Education Partnership (NSTEP).