http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160829005895/en/NI-Announces-CEO-Transition-Plan-Position-Company
Certainly a big loss for NI or any company when one of the founders retires. NI has certainly changed over the years and this is certainly going to be an inflection point when we look back a few years from now. I'd like to think that the process and company structure in place will allow NI to grow after the end of this year. From my interactions with him, Davern does not seem like the 'typical' businessperson, and though not technical I am not sure you need a technical CEO. Was wondering on the forum's thoughts on this.