8th May 2007 07:03
Future Internet Technologies PLC08 May 2007 Future Internet Technologies plc ("FIT" or "the Company") Appointment of Gytis M. Barzdukas as Vice President, Sales and Marketing LONDON - 8 May 2007 - Future Internet Technologies plc is pleased to announcethe appointment of Gytis M. Barzdukas, 43, as Vice President, Sales andMarketing. Gytis joins FIT after a successful 12 year career at Microsoft where he managedseveral major businesses. Most recently, as the director responsible forMicrosoft's Windows Live Platform (including Messenger and Hotmail) at MSN,Gytis led communications services strategy engagement with major globaltelecommunications companies. He was also director of product management forthe Microsoft Office business, leading the industry renowned global marketingmachine in its launch of Office 2003. Gytis directed the introduction of Microsoft SharePoint Server, now the fastestgrowing server business at Microsoft. He also played leading roles in theMicrosoft Exchange Server and Security business units. Prior to joiningMicrosoft, he was director of business development for the SABRE division ofAMR. He has an MBA from the University of Michigan. Welcoming Gytis to the company, FIT Chief Executive Robert Marcus said: "Gytisbroadens our go-to-market capability. He brings with him a rich experience inthe launch of new technologies and in managing, complex, globally distributedbusinesses and teams. These skills will be invaluable to FIT as we position ourcompany for growth." For further information, please contact: Financial Dynamics +44 (0)20 7831 3113 Harriet Keen / Matt Dixon Ends This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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