Social Networking Company Wishy Announces New CEO
Wishy, Inc. Appoints Mr. Federico Pacquing as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Tacoma, WA, October 02, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Wishy, Inc. is pleased to announce today that it has named Mr. Federico Pacquing its new Chief Executive Officer. Pacquing was previously the Chairman of the corporation and has been active in the company since 2007.
“We’re excited that Federico has decided to join and lead our team as we move forward into the market. He is an innovative early stage technology leader who can both lead and help position Wishy properly in the Web 2.0 space,” said Deano Sutter, President and Co-Founder of Wishy.
Jared Still, SVP and Co Founder of Wishy said, “Having worked with Federico over the course of the last 2 years, we know he brings a charismatic force and vision that will allow us to build a world class organization.”
"Though Wishy is currently in stealth mode, it will be entering into the market aggressively over the next few months," said Pacquing. "With its unique marriage of social networking, mobile and e-commerce it has an unparalleled Web 2.0 value proposition. I'm pleased to be joining this innovative company and look forward to building on the strong foundation that Deano, Jared and the rest of the Wishy team have established."
Pacquing brings to Wishy a strong entrepreneurial and management background, unique strategic thinking, and a proven leadership ability. Previously, Pacquing was the CEO of Cypher World Industries, a global consulting firm focused on technology implementations in the Middle East, China and Latin America. Prior he led Ascentry Technologies as CEO, an early stage Homeland Security technology company. Pacquing held senior roles at several other Internet and technology companies in Seattle including Getty Images, Network Commerce and Conversay. He is a former Air Force officer and sits on the Advisory boards of several companies.
About Wishy, Inc.
Wishy's goal is to allow people to collect Wishes wherever they find them – online, in a store or from their friends and share them with whomever they choose. Founded in 2006, Wishy’s “Wish Platform” creates a marriage between social networking sites, mobile devices and e-commerce destinations. Currently in stealth mode, several Wishy-enabled initiatives will be launching within the quarter. Wish for everything…
Please visit their web site at www.wishy.com.
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“We’re excited that Federico has decided to join and lead our team as we move forward into the market. He is an innovative early stage technology leader who can both lead and help position Wishy properly in the Web 2.0 space,” said Deano Sutter, President and Co-Founder of Wishy.
Jared Still, SVP and Co Founder of Wishy said, “Having worked with Federico over the course of the last 2 years, we know he brings a charismatic force and vision that will allow us to build a world class organization.”
"Though Wishy is currently in stealth mode, it will be entering into the market aggressively over the next few months," said Pacquing. "With its unique marriage of social networking, mobile and e-commerce it has an unparalleled Web 2.0 value proposition. I'm pleased to be joining this innovative company and look forward to building on the strong foundation that Deano, Jared and the rest of the Wishy team have established."
Pacquing brings to Wishy a strong entrepreneurial and management background, unique strategic thinking, and a proven leadership ability. Previously, Pacquing was the CEO of Cypher World Industries, a global consulting firm focused on technology implementations in the Middle East, China and Latin America. Prior he led Ascentry Technologies as CEO, an early stage Homeland Security technology company. Pacquing held senior roles at several other Internet and technology companies in Seattle including Getty Images, Network Commerce and Conversay. He is a former Air Force officer and sits on the Advisory boards of several companies.
About Wishy, Inc.
Wishy's goal is to allow people to collect Wishes wherever they find them – online, in a store or from their friends and share them with whomever they choose. Founded in 2006, Wishy’s “Wish Platform” creates a marriage between social networking sites, mobile devices and e-commerce destinations. Currently in stealth mode, several Wishy-enabled initiatives will be launching within the quarter. Wish for everything…
Please visit their web site at www.wishy.com.
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Jerry Hunter
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Jerry Hunter
253-238-1783
www.wishy.com
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