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Syniverse Technologies
(NYSE:SVR), a leading provider of technology and business solutions for
the global telecommunications industry, announced today that Robert J.
Gerrard Jr. has joined its Board of Directors.
“I am very pleased to welcome Bob to our Board,”
said Syniverse Chairman of the Board Bob Marino. “His
more than 25 years of leadership in legal and human resources roles at
major public companies will bring a valuable perspective to Syniverse.”
Tony Holcombe, President and CEO of Syniverse, said he also is glad to
have Gerrard as part of the team.
“Bob has exceptional business credentials and
broad knowledge that will certainly be beneficial for both the Board and
Syniverse,” Holcombe said.
Gerrard, who currently serves as executive vice president and general
counsel of Scripps Networks LLC, said he is pleased to have the
opportunity to join the Syniverse board.
“Syniverse has an excellent reputation in a
dynamic industry, and I look forward to being a part of its future,”
he said.
Gerrard established the Scripps Networks legal department and oversaw
the company’s human resources department
until January 2007, when he assumed his current position as executive
vice president and general counsel. He is now responsible for all legal
matters pertaining to the company’s web sites
and lifestyle television networks. Prior to joining Scripps in 1997, he
was vice president and general counsel of Sega Network. He also
previously served as senior counsel for Home Box Office and was a
litigation associate with Wall Street law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed.
A graduate of Harvard Law School and Harvard College, Gerrard has
received a number of honors including the Time Warner Andrew J. Heiskell
Award for community and humanitarian achievement, the Pioneers of the
Profession Award given by American Bar Association for achievement as a
minority general counsel, the Stanley B. Thomas Jr. Lifetime Achievement
Award from the National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communication
for work and dedication in advancing diversity within the cable
television industry, and the 2006 Counsel of the Year from the
Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel in recognition of his
lifetime of achievement and a long distinguished career of service to
the profession and the industry.
About Syniverse
Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR) solutions allow more than 500
communications companies in over 100 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. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in
2007, 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.