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Everypoint Announces Appointment of Disney Executive Ivan Lopez to Vice President of Business Development
| Source: Everypoint
BOSTON, MA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 21, 2007 -- Everypoint (http://www.everypoint.com/), a
creator of mobile infotainment applications for mobile companies and
carriers worldwide, today announced the appointment of Ivan Lopez to Vice
President of Business Development. Lopez joins Everypoint as the former
director of business development, North American mobile, at The Walt Disney
Internet Group where he oversaw the technology, licensing and distribution
alliances for mobile games, graphics, audio, video and applications for the
organization's established library of mobile content.
"Ivan's deep knowledge of the mobile publishing business, combined with his
strong connections to leading global players, will be extremely beneficial
to Everypoint as we expand strategic partnerships on behalf of our
organization," said Juha Varelius, president and CEO of Everypoint. "We
plan to leverage his 17 years of industry connections and deep
understanding of the digital content value chain."
In his role at Disney, Lopez worked with leading mobile technology
platforms including GSM, UMTS-3G, Java, BREW, and broadband. Prior to
Disney, he was the director of worldwide licensing and acquisitions for
Sony Pictures Entertainment. In previous roles, Lopez launched some of the
industry's first mobile data services such as SMS, WAP and 3G Video
Services in Europe, where he worked with brands such as Marvel's X-Men™
and Spider-Man™.
"Everypoint is capitalizing on a technology shift towards rich user
interfaces that will greatly enhance the overall consumer experience on
mobile devices," offered Ivan Lopez, vice president of business development
at Everypoint. "I'm looking forward to joining this top notch management
team and playing a key role in the convergence of entertainment content
with wireless applications."
About Everypoint
Everypoint builds, manages and delivers innovative new wireless
applications and services to mobile phones. Its customers include media
companies and carriers seeking to mobilize their content. With a single
download, consumers can access a broad range of wireless services in one
easy-to-use application. Everypoint continually processes vast amounts of
information and concentrates into a form that can be pushed to consumers in
real time. Users enjoy seamless access to information and entertainment
presented with stunning graphics and intuitive interfaces. A privately
owned company, Everypoint's investors include TD Capital, Prism
VentureWorks, and Venrock Associates. For more information, please visit
http://www.everypoint.com/.
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