Atchik-Realtime appoints a COO to further accelerate development
Released on: April 21, 2008, 8:12 am
Press Release Author: Atchik-Realtime
Industry: Telecommunications
Press Release Summary: Atchik-Realtime, leading provider of mobile community services, continues its ongoing commitment to strong leadership, with the announcement of the appointment of Gilles Brochen as the company\'s new Chief Operating Officer.
Press Release Body: Gilles Brochen was previously Chief Operating Officer of the Berger-Levrault group where he successfully lead it's mutation from a printing company and media publisher to being the number one French software company for local public community services. His career started in the Indosuez Bank in 1979 from where he went on to join the media group Les Echos later becoming the Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 1996.
In 1996 he set up GBD Media, a consulting company in strategy and organisation that focused on media and new technologies. In 1998, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Spir Communication, a free Press Group, where he spearheaded an ambitious strategy of diversification towards internet media.
Preparing for the future: As Chief Operating Officer, he will lead the application of Atchik-Realtime's strategy and be in charge of managing the company on a day-to-day basis.
"Atchik-Realtime is an innovative company that has successfully maintained it's cap whilst constantly adapting to the perpetual changes within the mobile industry. I am truly looking forward, together with the many skilled and experienced employees, to further building the company within one of the world's most exciting industries," Gilles Brochen admits.
"Gilles brings to Atchik-Realtime a broad organisational perspective and experience. He has successfully proven not only strategic insight and development, but, as important, actual organisational implementation and leadership. This is a critical element to secure both the current development of the company and prepare for the future," said Atchik-Realtime CEO, Bertrand Darrouzet.
About Atchik-Realtime: Atchik-Realtime is a Franco-Danish Group who specialise in the design and marketing of mobile communities for mobile operators, brands and media groups worldwide. With over 120 employees throughout the world, Atchik-Realtime's success lies in their unique approach to the management of their mobile communities offering the end-users the best possible experience in a safe mobile environment. Over 50 operators worldwide already use the applications (chat forums, dating applications and games), as well as the moderation and community management services provided by Atchik-Realtime. The Group indeed provides one of the most comprehensive and advanced solutions in the field of mobile messaging today.
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