Syniverse Appoints Fritz von Mering to Board of Directors
25 August 2008 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR), a leading provider of technology
and business solutions for the global telecommunications industry,
announced today that Fritz von Mering has joined its Board of
Directors. �Fritz brings a wealth of knowledge to our board,� said
Syniverse Chairman of the Board Bob Marino. �His 25 years of
experience includes a variety of executive leadership roles,
including extensive time as a chief financial officer. I have no
doubt that Fritz will be a valuable addition to Syniverse.� Tony
Holcombe, President and CEO of Syniverse, agreed that von Mering�s
exceptional credentials will be beneficial for both the board and
Syniverse. �Fritz has an impressive background in wireless
telecommunications services and technology as well as in
transaction processing, and I am pleased he has decided to share
his expertise with our organization,� Holcombe said. Currently
serving as managing director of Miles River Management, a strategic
planning and financial management consultancy, von Mering said he
is honored to be joining the Syniverse board. �Syniverse has an
excellent reputation in a dynamic industry, and I look forward to
working with Tony and Bob as well as the other board members,� he
said. One of the founders of the Boston Communications Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:BCGI), von Mering held various roles during his tenure from
1989 to 2006, including chief operating officer, vice president of
corporate development and chief financial officer. Prior to BCGI,
he was chief financial officer of Massachusetts Gas & Electric
and, prior to that, vice president/general manager and chief
financial officer for Metromedia Corp. He also held positions at
Concept Industries Corp. and PWC (formerly Coopers & Lybrand).
Von Mering, who is on the board of Microfinancial Corp
(NASDAQ:MFI), earned a master�s of business degree from Babson
College and a bachelor�s degree in accounting from Boston College.
Von Mering is replacing David A. Donnini, a principal of GTCR
Golder Rauner, LLC, who has served on the Syniverse board since
2002. Donnini is stepping down from the board to devote more time
to other business activities. �David has been an invaluable member
of the board since 2002,� Marino said. �On behalf of all the board
members, I would like to express our deepest appreciation for his
knowledge, expertise and service.� About Syniverse Syniverse
Technologies (NYSE:SVR) solutions allow more than 600
communications companies in over 120 countries to provide seamless
mobile services by making it possible for disparate technologies
and standards to interoperate. Syniverse's flexibility and customer
focus permit its customers to quickly react to market changes and
demands, enabling the delivery of everything from voice calls to
sophisticated data and video services wherever and whenever
subscribers need them. With more than 20 years in the industry,
Syniverse is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, U.S.A., and has
offices in major cities around the globe. Syniverse is ISO
9001:2000 certified and TL 9000 approved, adhering to the
principles of customer focus and quality improvement practices.
More information is available at www.syniverse.com.
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