Brand Overview

David Block
Vice President, R&D and Technology, DYMO
 
As Vice President – R&D and Technology, David Block is responsible for guiding much of DYMO's future technological directions while directing the global development of DYMO's PC Connected product line and software development efforts.
  Mr. Block joined Newell Rubbermaid through the acquisition of DYMO Corporation from Esselte in 2005 where he was Vice President of PC Products and CTO. Prior to joining DYMO, Mr. Block was president and founder of AddressMate Software, a software publishing company where he designed and wrote a highly-regarded product to simplify the mailing of letters.
  With over 30 years in the microcomputer industry Mr. Block has authored numerous software applications and served as a hardware and software design consultant to some of the most well known technology companies including Symbol Technologies®, Borland® and Socket® Communications. His broad range of development efforts has ranged from leading-edge notebook computer designs to spread-spectrum wireless network devices, word processors and more. His experience on both the marketing and development sides of technology companies has allowed him to develop a strong, balanced, user-centered approach to product design.
  On a more personal note, in 1996 he organized an award winning website offering start-to-finish coverage of the grueling 1200 mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome. The following year Mr. Block traveled the length of the race by snow-machine and small plane while serving as an on-line reporter.
  Mr. Block was educated at UC Berkeley's School of Engineering.