San Diego-based Novatel Wireless, the developer of wireless modems and hotspots, said this morning that it has named Sue Swenson to its board of directors. Swenson is the former President and COE of Sage Software, and now sits on the boards of Wells Fargo, Spirent Communications, and Harmonic, Inc. She also has served on the boards of Leap Wireless International, mBlox and Palm. Sweson also previously held positions at Altrinsic, Amp'd Mobile, Leap Wireless International, and Cellular One.