Synchronoss Technologies Announces Appointment of Glenn Lurie as Chief Executive Officer
November 16 2017 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR) (the "Company" or
“Synchronoss”), a global leader and innovator of cloud, messaging
and digital transformation products, today announced that Glenn
Lurie has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, and a member of
its Board of Directors. Mr. Lurie succeeds Stephen Waldis, who will
remain Chairman of the Synchronoss Board of Directors. Mr. Waldis
will work closely with Mr. Lurie and the rest of the management
team to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities.
Mr. Lurie, 52, has nearly 30 years of experience in the
telecommunications and wireless industries, and brings a broad
range of skills and expertise to Synchronoss as the Company focuses
on advancing its position as a leading and trusted technology
product provider to telecommunications, media and technology (TMT)
companies. Mr. Lurie has significant leadership and operations
experience, most recently serving as President and Chief Executive
Officer of AT&T’s Mobility and Consumer Operations until his
retirement from the company in September 2017. Prior to his
promotion to CEO and President, Mr. Lurie served in a number of
senior executive roles at AT&T, and led the team responsible
for negotiating AT&T’s exclusive U.S. agreement with Apple Inc.
to launch the first iPhone in 2007.
“Glenn is a highly accomplished, transformational and
well-respected leader with a proven track record of success and
innovation in the telecommunications industry,” said Stephen
Waldis, current Synchronoss Chairman and CEO. “Glenn’s knowledge of
the wireless and media space, broad industry relationships and
operational acumen are second to none, and make him the ideal
leader to drive the next chapter of success for Synchronoss. I have
worked closely with AT&T for many years and have seen firsthand
the profound impact Glenn can have on all aspects of a company,
especially his ability to launch innovative new businesses and
products. Glenn also brings a strong reputation for his people
first leadership style and ability to take his teams to the next
level of success. Along with the rest of the Synchronoss Board and
management team, I am excited to welcome Glenn and look forward to
working alongside him as we execute a more focused business
strategy that builds upon our footprint and expertise in Cloud,
Messaging and Digital Transformation.”
Mr. Lurie added, “I have long admired Synchronoss and I am
honored to join the Company as its next CEO. As a long-time
customer at AT&T, I have seen Synchronoss’ innovative set of
technologies and incredible people that have the proven ability and
track record for driving revenue and reducing costs for customers
around the globe. I look forward to extending and accelerating this
history of success as we focus on our personal cloud, messaging
solutions and digital transformation products while growing and
scaling the Company’s core platforms to the entire TMT ecosystem.
Given the Board’s recent strategic review, the significant
investment and vote of confidence from Siris Capital, and the
progress the Synchronoss team has made with the transformation
taking place in the industry, I believe this is a solid inflection
point for the Company, and I am privileged to lead the resurgence.
I look forward to working closely with the Synchronoss team to
drive innovation and strengthen our position as a global market
leader, with the goal of delivering increased value for
shareholders.”
About Glenn Lurie
Glenn Lurie recently retired as President and CEO of AT&T
Mobility and Consumer Operations. He was responsible for the
operations of the mobility business as well as the overall customer
experience across all consumer services including entertainment,
video, home broadband and wireless – which includes all sales and
distribution, service and operations of wireless. Over the past two
decades, he helped usher in the modern smartphone era by leading
AT&T’s negotiations with Apple to introduce the first iPhone
and iPad.
Since then, Lurie led the formation of multiple new industry
leading businesses at AT&T including the company’s Internet of
Things (IoT) business, which now boasts millions of connections. He
also led the building of AT&T Digital Life, the company’s home
automation and security business, and launched Aio Wireless - now
Cricket Wireless - the company’s industry leading prepaid flanker
brand.
In 2014, Lurie was named as one of 10 “MobileGameChangers” by
Russell Reynolds Associates for his mobile-first approach to
developing innovative services that enhance the way people live. He
was also named to the Global Telecom Business “Power 100” list
multiple times and awarded Wireless Week’s Telecom Leadership Award
in 2010.
Lurie is active in industry associations and within the
community. He most recently served as chairman of the board for the
Consumer Technology Industry Association in 2016. He also serves on
the Delphi Technology Advisory Council and is a member of the
executive advisory board of Curing Kids Cancer and the board of the
Atlanta Concorde Fire Soccer Club.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Marketing from Seattle
Pacific University.
About Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
Synchronoss (NASDAQ: SNCR) transforms the way companies
create new revenue, reduce costs and delight their subscribers with
cloud, messaging and digital transformation
products. Synchronoss today supports hundreds of millions
of subscribers across the globe. Synchronoss’ secure, scalable and
groundbreaking new technologies, trusted partnerships and
incredible talent change the way TMT customers drive and grow their
business. For more information, visit us at
www.synchronoss.com.
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