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Networks In Motion Names Johan Lindskog Managing Director of EMEA Markets
Top Executive Hired to Oversee Location-Based Services Company’s Expansion into European, Middle East and Africa
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 6, 2009
Networks In Motion (NIM), the award-winning wireless navigation, hyper-local search, and location-based services (LBS) company with the largest mobile phone navigation subscriber base in North America, today announced that Johan Lindskog has been named managing director of Networks In Motion AB – EMEA.
Lindskog possesses more than 25 years of experience within the international telecommunications market, and has been instrumental in the launch of several new mobile products and services with global companies including Ericsson. In his new position, Lindskog is responsible for leading NIM’s international venture into Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
“We are excited that Johan has joined Networks In Motion and are confident that he will provide the strength and leadership for developing and supporting the company’s international growth initiatives,” said Doug Antone, president and CEO of Networks In Motion. “He brings a valuable mix of experience in developing and executing world-class strategic expansion within new markets and channels, as we launch innovative mobile solutions.”
“The market demand for truly useful mobile applications continues to grow rapidly within markets across the globe and Networks In Motion has proven itself to be a major player in this space through its navigation innovations,” said Lindskog. “I am thrilled to be apart of the company and look forward to doing my part to strengthen our market presence throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.”
Lindskog’s telecom industry experience spans from company infrastructure equipment to service and applications, meanwhile, he has most recently focused his expertise on managing the turn-around and growth strategies of medium sized companies. Lindskog is an electrical engineer and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from IHM Business School, Gothenburg.
About Networks In Motion
Networks In Motion is an award-winning wireless navigation and local search company, with products on most major wireless carriers. Networks In Motion powers: AAA Mobile® on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and Alltel Wireless; Verizon Wireless’ VZ Navigator; YellowPages.com Mobile, which is currently deployed on AT&T; Alltel’s Axcess Mobile Guide navigator; U.S. Cellular’s Your Navigator; TELUS Navigator and TELUS Kid Find, making NIM’s NAVBuilder platform the most widely used mobile phone navigation service in North America. Founded in 2000, the company is privately held and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., with international offices in Sweden and Spain. More information is available at http://www.networksinmotion.com.
Contact:
Michael Bingham Maples
Communications, Inc.
949-855-3555
mbingham@maples.com
Steve Andler
Networks In Motion, Inc.
949-453-3807
sandler@networksinmotion.com