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AVG Technologies Expands Global Team; Selects David Ferguson Chief Marketing Officer
Brno, Czech Republic and Orlando, FL – September 30, 2008 - AVG Technologies announced today it is expanding its global efforts through the hire of David Ferguson as Chief Marketing Officer. In this newly-created position, Ferguson will be responsible for global marketing and online business, a similar position he held with Dot Mobile, a UK-based Mobile Virtual Network Operator partnered with Vodafone.
“David brings a wealth of marketing, online and broad technology experience to AVG,” said JR Smith, CEO of AVG Technologies. “As the software business moves more heavily onto the web, his years of building successful online businesses in both the consumer and SME segments will be invaluable.”
Previously, David spent ten years in the Internet Service Provider and telecoms sector, first as Group Director with cable operator Telewest, where his responsibilities included building both a business unit focusing on SMEs and an award-winning broadband operation. He was also co-founder and Marketing Director of pioneering DSL operator Bulldog Broadband, which was bought by Cable & Wireless. David’s early career was in management consultancy, working on assignments worldwide with firms including Ernst & Young and CACI Inc, particularly focusing on distribution strategy, international market entry, market segmentation and database marketing.
“I’m excited to be joining AVG at this time of rapid international expansion,” said David Ferguson. “We have a tremendous opportunity to build our business in key markets worldwide, especially online.”
About AVG Technologies
www.avg.com Founded in 1991 in the Czech Republic, AVG is a leading international developer of Internet threat protection solutions for consumers and SMBs. AVG protects more than 80 million computer users around the world. The company has offices in Europe and North America and employs some of the world’s leading experts in Internet security, specifically in the areas of threat research, analysis and detection. AVG’s award-winning products are distributed globally through resellers and over the Internet as well as via third parties through Software Development Kits (SDKs).
PR contacts:
Markéta Pudilová, AVG Technologies
E-mail: marketa.pudilova@avg.com
Mobil: +420 724 478 874
North America Media Contacts:
Bryan Ferraro/Julie Parayno
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