Interlink Electronics, Inc. Announces the Strategic Hire of Mark Duarte as Director of Business Development, North America
Rhea-AI Summary
Interlink Electronics (Nasdaq: LINK) announced the appointment of Mark Duarte as Director of Business Development, North America, effective Jan 12, 2026.
Duarte brings over 30 years of experience, including 22 years in sales, strategic planning, and execution, most recently as Senior Sales Manager at Linxens Healthcare. He will support Interlink’s organic growth strategy across the Americas by implementing strategic plans, expanding the company footprint, and pursuing multi-year, high-margin opportunities.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, LINK declined 2.07%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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LINK traded flat while one momentum-screened peer, OPTX, moved 9.96% up without news. Broader peers (GAUZ, NEON, ELTK, HOLO, RELL) showed mixed moves, suggesting the executive hire news was company-specific rather than part of a sector-wide shift.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 | Leadership hire | Positive | -4.4% | Appointed European Business Development Director to drive organic growth in Europe. |
| Nov 12 | Earnings update | Positive | -0.2% | Reported Q3 2025 revenue growth, margin improvement, and a narrower net loss. |
| Oct 20 | Conference presentation | Positive | +12.3% | LD Micro presentation highlighting SBIR grant, U.K. LOI, and capital structure changes. |
| Oct 16 | Conference announcement | Positive | -2.3% | Announced upcoming LD Micro appearance and planned investor meetings in San Diego. |
| Oct 15 | Capital structure change | Positive | -16.4% | Mandatory conversion of 8.00% Series A Preferred into common shares at 3-for-1 ratio. |
Recent history shows several positive corporate updates followed by negative or flat next-day moves, with only one event showing a strong positive alignment.
Over the last few months, Interlink reported multiple growth-focused developments. In Q3 2025, revenue reached $2.96M, up 10.8% YoY, with gross margin at 41.8% and a narrowed net loss of $336k. The company converted all Series A preferred into common, following a prior 3-for-1 conversion ratio trigger at $10.00 per share. It also highlighted a $200,000 FDA SBIR grant and a U.K. acquisition LOI. On Jan 5, 2026, it made a parallel strategic hire in Europe, similar in nature to today’s North America business development appointment.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds another experienced business development leader as Interlink pursues organic growth, mirroring a similar European hire on Jan 5, 2026. It arrives after periods of revenue growth, improved margins, and capital structure simplification through preferred stock conversion. With shares at 3.87, below the 200-day MA of 4.86 and far from the 10.10 52-week high, investors may watch how this role contributes to execution in North America and complements prior strategic and regulatory developments.
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FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interlink Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LINK), a global leader in sensor technology and printed electronics solutions, has announced the appointment of Mark Duarte as the Director of Business Development, North America.
The Director of Business Development position supports Interlink’s organic growth strategy across the Americas. Duarte will play a crucial role in implementing the company’s strategic growth plan and further expanding its footprint across the Americas.
Duarte joins Interlink with over 30 years of experience, including 22 years in sales, strategic planning, and execution. Most recently, he served as the Senior Sales Manager at Linxens Healthcare, a multi-national corporation providing product design, development, and high-value contract manufacturing for Medical Device Wearables, Biosensors, and trace & authentication devices. Duarte focused on aligning sales efforts with corporate growth strategies across the Americas and consistently exceeded revenue targets. He managed complex negotiations, securing multi-year contracts and high-margin deals.
Before joining Linxens Healthcare, Duarte served as the Director of Medical Sales at East West MFG., where he helped establish the company as a premier contract manufacturer in the medical device market. Duarte spearheaded growth and managed medical sales, driving the business's growth. He secured recurring design-production businesses with major OEMs and established a steady stream of prospects and new customers for East West MFG’s medical marketing businesses.
“We are excited to welcome Mark Duarte to the Interlink team,” said Steven N. Bronson, CEO of Interlink Electronics. “Mark’s extensive experience in sales leadership, strategic execution, and knowledge of the medical device market make him an ideal fit to continue our organic growth strategy across North America.”
About Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Interlink Electronics is a leading provider of sensors and printed electronic solutions, boasting 40 years of success in delivering mission-critical technologies across diverse markets. Our customers, including global blue-chip companies, trust our products and solutions, which span various markets, including medical, industrial, automotive, wearables, IoT, and other specialty markets. Our expertise in materials science, manufacturing, embedded electronics, firmware, and software enables us to create custom solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs.
We serve our international customer base from our corporate headquarters and proprietary gas sensor production and product development facility in Fremont, California (Silicon Valley area); our Global Product Development and Materials Science Center and distribution and logistics center in Camarillo, California; and our advanced printed-electronics manufacturing facilities in Shenzhen, China; Irvine, Scotland; and Barnsley, England. For more information, please visit www.InterlinkElectronics.com.
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Company Contact:
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Steven N. Bronson, CEO
LINK@IESensors.com
805-623-4184
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