9 Squared Names Brian Casazza as New CEO
Denver, CO - September 7, 2005 - Leading provider of real music ringtones, 9 Squared, Inc., announced today that Brian Casazza has been named Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Casazza is an original founder of 9 Squared and has played a key role in the development of the company. He has served as COO of 9 Squared since its inception and will continue to manage operations in the North and South American territories.
As a member of the Monstermob Group (LSE: MOB.L), 9 Squared currently is responsible for all mobile content operations in North and South America. 9 Squared currently operates multiple direct to consumer mobile entertainment portals in these territories, including BREW & J2ME applications and e-commerce portals. Their network services division entails supplying major carriers with content that they have gained exclusive rights to. 9 Squared also develops and manages mobile entertainment portals for major entertainment and retail companies entering the mobile entertainment market.
"Brian is naturally fit to step in as CEO of 9 Squared and lead the company to becoming the premier mobile content provider in the Americas." stated Martin Higginson, CEO of Monstermob. "He has been a vital part to the management team since day one and understands how to grow the business into the next decade."
Former CEO, James Eberhard, announced his resignation today and will be moving on to pursue new ventures. As CEO of 9 Squared, James was a pioneer and an instrumental figure that helped grow 9 Squared into a multi-million dollar company.
"It's been almost 4 years since I founded 9 Squared, and in that short period of time 9 Squared has grown to be one of the leading mobile entertainment companies in the market," stated the former CEO. "I am extremely excited about the future of 9 Squared and know it will be even stronger company in another 4 years. I want to thank everyone involved for helping to make 9 Squared the amazing success it is today."
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