iPIN announced the selection of Craig Olsen as Sr. Vice President of Global Field Operations. Olsen will be responsible for sales, professional services, marketing communications, customer service and the expansion of iPIN’s presence worldwide.
“iPIN has established itself as the global leader in web and wireless e-Payment technology in the telecommunications industry,” said Olsen. “By leveraging my expertise in telecommunications and enterprise software, I hope to help drive iPIN’s expansion strategy for wireless payment applications into new markets, such as the telematics industry. I look forward to making an immediate contribution at iPIN.”
Olsen brings nearly twenty years of managerial experience in high tech companies to iPIN. Most recently, Olsen was the Sr. Vice President of International Operations for Niku Corporation, where he was responsible for all corporate operations outside of the U.S. and he acted as the managing director of five Niku European based subsidiaries. Olsen has also been the Sr. Vice President of Sales and Field marketing at Teligent, Inc. During his tenure at Teligent, Olsen led the company’s efforts for global expansion and built the company’s first central offices and fixed wireless network. As Vice President of WorldCom, Olsen led a national business unit operating in the top twenty cities in the U.S. Olsen has additional managerial experience at Mitel Corporation, Bell South Communication Systems, Siemens Information Systems, and Communications Corporation of America.
“Craig’s extensive experience in fostering international relationships and building new markets from the ground up were key considerations in our selection,” said Bradley Rode, CEO of iPIN. “Craig’s track record with such clients as British Telecom, Barclays, and Deutsche Telecom demonstrates his ability to develop European markets, which has been a priority for iPIN for several years. We are confident that Craig will continue to drive our success in the European market, while also expanding iPIN’s presence in the U.S. and other international regions. We are pleased to have such a proven leader in telecommunications and enterprise software on our team.”
About iPIN
iPIN ([www.ipin.com][1]) is a leading provider of e-Payment software. iPIN’s e-Payment software offers convenience and security to consumers as they make Web and wireless purchases. Capitalizing upon the established infrastructure that processes credit and debit card payments, iPIN complements existing payment card channels by providing a wider selection of e-Payment options. With iPIN, payments can be made through bank accounts, stored value accounts, and wireless bills using devices such as cellular phones, computers, smart cards, and automotive transponders. iPIN’s products have been implemented worldwide by financial institutions, telecommunications operators, automotive OEMs, and ISPs who want to drive additional revenues and become more involved with their consumers as they make purchases beyond the existing customer or billing relationship. iPIN customers include Vodafone UK, British Telecom, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, and France Telecom among others. For further information, contact in the U.S. Linda Pace, +1 650-272-3723, ([email protected]), in Europe, Marc Kawam +33 1 58 56 72 03, ([email protected]), in Asia, Raymond Chu, +852-2887-7827, ([email protected]), or visit the website [www.ipin.com][2].
[1]: http://www.ipin.com
[2]: http://www.ipin.com
