2008-10-07 10:49:08 -
XLN Telecom - the UK's fastest growing telecoms company - is pleased to announce the appointment of David Mason as non-executive chairman.
David is a highly recognised entrepreneur and authority in the telecoms industry, having founded Mason Group and built it into the UK's leading independent telecoms consultancy. In 1999, he sold the company to Datatec plc and continued on as CEO of the business until 2004. David is also chairman of Synchronica plc, the AIM listed mobile email and synchronisation solutions
provider.
Anthony Karibian, co-founder and CEO of XLN Telecom, commented:
'We are delighted to welcome David to XLN. His business counsel, industry knowledge, and extensive network in the telecoms sector are highly valuable to us as we continue exploring strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives to fuel the continued growth of the business.'
David Mason, non-executive chairman of XLN Telecom, added:
'XLN has established itself as the largest independent telecoms services provider for small businesses in the UK. Having made significant investments in infrastructure, the company is in an excellent position to continue scaling its operations and establish itself as the leading consolidator in the sector. I am delighted to be joining the XLN team at this exciting time.'
About XLN
XLN is committed to providing the lowest cost telecom services and highest customer service levels to the UK's small business community. Founded in 2002, XLN is now the UK's largest independent provider of telecom services to small businesses in Britain having over 100,000 business customers across the country. In 2007, XLN was ranked as the highest placed telco company in the The Sunday Times Tech Track and was listed for a second consecutive year in 2008. The company's founders are Anthony Karibian and Christian Nellemann. In 2006 Christian Nellemann was a winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Technology and Communication.
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Contact details
Anthony Karibian (XLN Telecom) 020 7793 2778
Toby Hall (gth media) 020 7153 8039
Brooke Paul (gth media) 020 7153 8035
