Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. has promoted its COO, Robert Garcia, to president.
Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA. –Dec. 28, 2011– Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR), a leading provider of transaction management, cloud enablement and mobility management for connected devices has promoted its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Robert Garcia (pictured), to president. Mr Garcia will continue to report to the Synchronoss founder, chairman, and CEO Stephen Waldis.
As president and chief operating officer, Bob Garcia will assume responsibility for the day to day business and the company’s global operating plans. Garcia has been with Synchronoss since its founding in 2000 and brings over 20+ years' leadership experience in both technology and telecommunication companies.
In addition to Garcia’s promotion, David Berry will be re-joining Synchronoss in the position of Chief Innovation Officer, reporting directly to Stephen Waldis. The chairman and he will work together with other members of management to lead a major initiative within the company to focus on further developing the Synchronoss brand and product portfolio, assisting in global growth and innovation. Berry previously served as chieftechnology officer for Synchronoss from 2000 to 2006.
“Bob has been a tremendous asset to the company since the very beginning and I have full confidence in his abilities to continue to lead this organisation to new levels of success,” said Stephen Waldis. “With Bob assuming additional responsibility of our day to day operations, it now allows me to spend more time focused on innovation and exploring new business opportunities.”
Waldis added “By Dave Berry re-joining our team, we plan to work closely together with the rest of the management team to ensure all Synchronoss products are aligned to take advantage of the explosive growth opportunity in the mobility, cloud computing, and connected devices industries over the coming years.”
In addition, Karen Rosenberger, the company’s VP of Finance and Controller, has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms Rosenberger will continue to report directly to Lawrence R. Irving, the company’s CFO. In addition to retaining her responsibilities Ms. Rosenberger will oversee the domestic and international accounting operations as well as tax and financial reporting functions.
Andrew Wilmott, VP and general manager, Service Delivery has been promoted to the role of SVP of Service Delivery and general manager. Wilmott will continue to report directly to Bob Garcia and will be responsible for the delivery, account management and P&L functions for the company’s largest key account.
