13th Jul 2010
Representatives from Mobile Interactive Group (MIG), Dolby, du, Mira Networks, Sony Pictures and Telefonica were voted onto the MEF EMEA board at the general meeting held during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this week. Dozens of member companies based in more than 15 different countries gathered at the elections to cast their ballot. The new board subsequently voted to re-elect Gerrit Jan Konijnenberg, Comfone, as Chairman and BBCs Mark Kortekaas and Qtels Colin Yeh as Co-Vice Chairmen.
The new board reads as:
Barry Houlihan CEO & Founder, Mobile Interactive Group
Emma Kaye Director, Mira Networks
Jiella Esmat Director Digital Expansion, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Jonathan Jowitt Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Dolby
Javier Lorente Global Project Manager, Telefonica
Mark Ollila Director of Publishing, Games & Services, Nokia
Dominique Rougie TV/Video Director, Next.com/Orange
Raghu Venkataraman Executive VP, Corporate Strategy & Strategic Marketing, du
Chairman Emeritus & Founder: Gerard Grech - Head of Content, Media and Games, Nokia
New & re-elected directors to build on momentum of EMEA regionalisation programme and drive competitive advantage for members
We have worked very closely with the MEF over the past few years, supporting initiatives, and discussing industry trends and influences. The MEF EMEA board is a great forum and Im honoured to have been appointed, I look forward to many debates with my fellow representatives and members and discussing the future of the mobile entertainment industry.
Barry Houlihan, CEO and Founder Mobile Interactive Group:
I am delighted to welcome the new and re-elected representatives to the EMEA board who bring a wealth of insight from across the EMEA region and the mobile value chain. I look forward to us facilitating the next wave of mobile media innovation and information exchange with a particular focus on the Middle East and South Africa. I would also like to thank those stepping down from Sony Music, Telecom Italia and Turkcell for their commitment over the last two years in supporting our strategy for regional outreach.
Gerrit Jan Konijnenberg, MEF EMEA Chairman, added:
MEF EMEA has achieved some significant milestones in creating local value for MEFs membership and supporting the creation of an open ecosystem of skilled partners. I have every confidence that MEF EMEAs skilled board can help accelerate these achievements.
Andrew Bud, MEF Global Chairman, commented:
Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) is a global integrated mobile and digital communications business and is the fastest growing privately owned technology company in the UK.
Comprising a unique combination of businesses, MIG specialist disciplines include mobile advertising, mobile marketing, mobile billing, mobile messaging, mobile technology and services provision, multi channel digital solutions, mobile internet publishing, experiential design and application development.
Innovation, technology, creativity and passion remain core to everything we do and we aim to help our clients understand the benefits of adopting a fully integrated, cross platform communications strategy.
All platforms and applications are developed inhouse and are MIGs proprietary technology, and currently serve multiple sectors including MNOs, media and broadcasters, music and entertainment business, financial services, public sector, brands, agencies and handset manufacturers.
To learn more go to www.migcan.com
Tim Banks
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