Giga-tronics Incorporated announced the appointment of Dr. Lutz P. Henckels as Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. In conjunction with the appointment of Dr. Henckels, the company also announced the departure of Temi Oduozor, who resigned as Controller to pursue a new opportunity, effective today. As a result of Ms. Oduozor's resignation, Dr. Henckels will also assume the role of Principal Financial & Accounting Officer until such time as a permanent successor is appointed.

In his new role, Dr. Henckels will report to the Company's CEO, John Regazzi, and will be responsible for finance & administration and fund-raising activities, along with assisting Mr. Regazzi in other areas as needed. Dr. Henckels will also continue to serve as a member of the company's Board of Directors. Dr. Henckels, who joined the company's Board of Directors in 2011, is a managing member of Alara Capital AVI II, an investor in the company.

Dr. Henckels has over 20 years' experience serving as Chief Executive Officer of both public and private technology companies including, among others, LeCroy Corporation and most recently as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of HiQ Solar Inc.