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Welcome to our regular Jobs column, brought to you by Kineticom, sponsors of People News
MACH promotes Morten Brøgger to chief executive officer - Dubois to leave
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona already seems so far away, but what a great event it was. I was impressed by the vast array of new tablets, smartphones, applications and services being released to the market. I am a fan of Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play and I loved LG’s Optimus Pad which looks and feels great and the 3D video capability is very clever – but do I really need a 3D mobile? Jason Bandy
I reckon that by the time I work out exactly which handset suits my needs best – and I finally make my mind up – a whole new range of funky products will arrive and I’ll be back to square one. I was fascinated to learn about the growth in phone e-wallet technology – maybe it will help reduce the queues for a coffee at MWC 2012! 4G is coming and if the analysts are correct, we’re all in for a busy couple of years! On the talent front it seems that most vendors and systems integrators expect to grow their workforce this year and envisage a general increase in demand for staff. I noted particular needs for experienced pre-sales consultants, product managers, testers, RF engineers and network assurance consultants. If it’s difficult for me to choose a smartphone, selecting an equipment vendor or choosing the right support software to optimise a network must be enormously complex. Recruiting the right people is also a time consuming challenge that requires a lot of thought and consideration. The vast array of choices at MWC reminded me how important it is that my team here at Kineticom must work even more closely with our clients to really understand their talent needs and the decision making process. We need to meet a far greater percentage of candidates to gain a true understanding of who they are and how they can contribute to our clients. At the same time we must continue to use the latest technology to aid us in our quest, but not to cut corners in providing the level of personal understanding that ensures that we remain great matchmakers. If you want to accelerate your career development, my team and I would be delighted to hear from you. Jason Bandy, director, Kineticom Ltd. Jason.Bandy@kineticom.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)845 370 2900 Mobile: +44 (0)7500 013084 www.kinetiom.co.uk
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VANILLAPLUS APRIL/MAY 2011
Morten Brøgger
MACH, the provider of hub-based mobile communication solutions, has appointed Morten Brøgger as CEO. Guy Dubois, the company’s previous president and CEO, will leave the company on 30 June, 2011 but will continue to serve the company as a non executive board director.
Dubois, who successfully piloted the sale of Cramer Systems to Amdocs before joining MACH, is to assume the CEO role at banking software specialist Temenos in July. Brøgger, a former TDC executive, who is currently chief commercial officer at MACH, has had a long and successful career in the telecommunications industry internationally. His previous roles include chief operating officer at MACH as well as at TDC subsidiary Sunrise and as a senior vice president within TDC. In his current role, he has successfully transformed the MACH sales force into a best-in-class global sales team and positioned MACH as a leader in the outsourced mobile operator roaming, interconnect and mobile messaging market. Brøgger said: "I am both honoured and excited to have the opportunity to lead MACH, an innovative and customer focused company that is a world leader in its field. I am looking forward to building on MACH’s achievements by delivering on its strategy of product innovation, growing its client base and continuing to offer outstanding customer service. We have a great business that is strategically positioned at the heart of the fast growing and changing world of international telecommunications. The company is committed to creating and delivering the best solutions for its customers around the globe.”
Convergys appoints Aaron Payne vice president EMEA for Technology Sales & Solutions Aaron Payne has joined Convergys as vice president EMEA, Technology Sales & Solutions. In his new role, Payne will set strategic direction for Technology Sales & Solutions across EMEA and lead both its direct and channel sales teams to drive incremental revenue. Prior to joining Convergys, Payne held a number of senior roles across a variety of global technology companies including Polycom, Avaya, and Siemens, and has more than 26 years' experience in technology sales management. "I am glad to be joining an innovative and expanding company like Convergys," said Payne. "The investment Convergys is making in the EMEA region is exciting and I look forward to leading the team and identifying new market opportunities - whilst revamping the existing go-to-market strategy to deliver growth into new whitespace markets."
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