Market Platform Dynamics has new advisor
Former i-mode executive Carl Atsushi Hirano has joined Market Platform Dynamics (MPD), a management consulting firm that designs smart strategies for platform-based businesses. Hirano will work with MPD's clients to devise profitable mobile and Internet-based payment and content strategies.
First Data names new president
First Data, a provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions for businesses and consumers worldwide, has announced that Todd Strubbe has returned to the company as president of First Data Debit Services. Strubbe will oversee First Data's debit processing business, which includes the STAR Network.
Cisco appoints channels director for Asia Pacific
Cisco has appointed Mike Allen as director for channels in Asia Pacific. Reporting to Keith Goodwin, SVP for the worldwide channels organization in Cisco, Allen will drive the strategy and development of the more than 6,000 Cisco channel partners in the Asia Pacific region.
CallWave hires VP for communications
CallWave, a provider of on demand communications solutions to service providers and consumers, announced that Kelly Delany has been appointed VP for corporate communications. Most recently, Delany served as VP for marketing at Sound ID, a privately held company.