Neil Montefiore Appointed to Comverse Board of Directors
September 11 2013 - 5:00PM
Comverse, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSI), a global leader in telecom business
enablement, today announced that Neil Montefiore, recently retired
CEO of StarHub Ltd., has been appointed to the company's Board of
Directors.
Mr. Montefiore brings to Comverse more than 35 years of
experience in the telecommunications industry and the Asian
telecommunications market, with extensive leadership, operations,
financial and strategy experience through his service as Chief
Executive Officer and director of a significant number of
telecommunication service providers.
"Neil is an outstanding addition to our board, and his
leadership and experience in the telecommunications industry in
general and the Asian market in particular will bring exceptional
value to Comverse," said Henry R. "Hank" Nothhaft, Comverse's
Chairman of the Board.
"I am delighted that Neil has joined our Board. He is a
visionary whose achievements, technology acumen, and experience
make him a strong addition to our board. His in-depth knowledge of
telecommunications and global markets will be invaluable to
Comverse as we leverage our global leadership position to
facilitate the evolution to next generation telecommunications
services," said Philippe Tartavull, Comverse's President and Chief
Executive Officer.
"I have known Comverse for years as an innovative and reliable
provider of world-class BSS and value added services solutions, and
I look forward to working with the board to help guide the company
to a successful future," said Neil Montefiore.
About Neil Montefiore
Neil Montefiore has over 35 years of leadership experience in
the telecom industry. He served as CEO and director of StarHub Ltd.
from 2010 until his retirement in 2013. From 1996 to 2009, he
served as CEO of MobileOne Ltd., where he also served as a director
from 2002 to 2009. Prior to that, Mr. Montefiore served in various
executive roles at Hongkong Telecom CSL Ltd., Chevalier (Telepoint)
Ltd., and the Cable and Wireless Group. He has also served as
a director of M1 Shop Pte Limited, M1 Capital Limited, Wireless
Intellect Labs Limited, and NetPlay TV plc. He holds a B.S. in
Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of
Portsmouth.
About Comverse
Comverse is a leading global provider of telecom business
solutions that enable communication service provider success in the
hyper-connected world through service innovation and smart
monetization. The company's proven and innovative product portfolio
includes BSS, Policy Management (PCRF) and Enforcement and Digital
& Value Added Services – all backed by Managed and Professional
Services. Comverse's extensive customer base spans more than 125
countries with solutions successfully delivered to over 450
communication service providers serving more than two billion
subscribers. Comverse's solutions are available in a variety of
delivery models, including on-site, cloud, hosted/SaaS and managed
services. For more information, visit www.comverse.com.
Statements included or incorporated by reference in this press
release may contain "forward-looking statements." There can be no
assurance that any forward-looking statements will be achieved, and
actual results could differ materially from forecasts and
estimates. Important factors that could affect the company include
the risks described in the section entitled "Forward-Looking
Statements" Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 16, 2013 or in
subsequently filed periodic, current or other reports. The company
undertakes no commitment to update or revise forward-looking
statements except as required by law.
CONTACT: Sheila Ennis
ICR for Comverse, Inc.
203-682-8338
sheila.ennis@icrinc.com
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