ZOMM Hires High-Profile Chief Financial Officer
As ZOMM continues its global expansion, Nathan Gooden brings high-level financial experience to the ZOMM executive team.
Tulsa, OK, February 09, 2011 --(PR.com)-- ZOMM, LLC (www.zomm.com), a global technology company and developer of the world’s first Wireless Leash for cell phones, announces Nathan Gooden as its Chief Financial Officer. Gooden is responsible for driving ZOMM’s financial strategy as the company continues its rapid growth both domestically and internationally.
“As we continue to expand our global operations, Nathan’s experience will no doubt help us seamlessly enter into new markets,” said Henry Penix, CEO of ZOMM, LLC. “Nathan’s background in dealing with global emerging growth companies gives us the expertise needed to take ZOMM to the next level.”
For the past decade, Gooden has held senior executive positions in both the start-up and public sector. Most recently, he served in various roles with Motricity (Nasdaq: MOTR), including CFO and SVP, Corporate Development. As a co-founder of Motricity, Gooden was instrumental in growing the business from a start-up to an industry leader with more than $100 million in revenue. He also played a key role in raising $400 million in venture capital funding and ultimately the company's IPO in 2010. Motricity is currently valued at nearly $1 billion dollars.
Prior to Motricity, Gooden served as CFO of PowerByHand, a leader in direct-to-consumer mobile content distribution. Gooden led the operation, management and strategic direction company's financial resources. Gooden started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC (PWC), where he served as a lead auditor. At PWC, he was a member of the Offshore Investment Management Assurance Practice, where he identified key financial drivers in his clients' business to improve productivity and overall profitability.
“ZOMM is led by a group of extremely talented and passionate individuals,” said Gooden. “The team has positioned ZOMM to become a leader in the global technology marketplace and I’m looking forward to helping the company achieve even greater success.”
ZOMM created the world’s first Wireless Leash for cell phones in 2010 and has been rapidly expanding its product line, global presence and technology applications since its introduction at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show. For more information about ZOMM, its products and executive team, visit www.zomm.com.
About ZOMM, LLC
ZOMM, LLC is a global technology company that enhances lives through technology. Its first product, ZOMM Wireless Leash, won a Best of Innovations award at the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show and was one of two finalists for the 2011 Bluetooth SIG’s best of CES Award. ZOMM has since received over 500 million media impressions worldwide, including coverage on leading broadcast stations and featured in over 1000 magazines and newspapers. Its executive team includes legendary seasoned leaders in business, technology, marketing and finance. ZOMM’s mission to enhance lives through technology is now being realized as new products and services are introduced to the world. ZOMM is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., with offices in Kirkland, Wash., distribution in Okla., Innsbruck, Austria and China, sales offices in Germany and London, and distribution partners in South Africa, France, Switzerland and Austria. For more information about ZOMM, please visit www.zomm.com.
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“As we continue to expand our global operations, Nathan’s experience will no doubt help us seamlessly enter into new markets,” said Henry Penix, CEO of ZOMM, LLC. “Nathan’s background in dealing with global emerging growth companies gives us the expertise needed to take ZOMM to the next level.”
For the past decade, Gooden has held senior executive positions in both the start-up and public sector. Most recently, he served in various roles with Motricity (Nasdaq: MOTR), including CFO and SVP, Corporate Development. As a co-founder of Motricity, Gooden was instrumental in growing the business from a start-up to an industry leader with more than $100 million in revenue. He also played a key role in raising $400 million in venture capital funding and ultimately the company's IPO in 2010. Motricity is currently valued at nearly $1 billion dollars.
Prior to Motricity, Gooden served as CFO of PowerByHand, a leader in direct-to-consumer mobile content distribution. Gooden led the operation, management and strategic direction company's financial resources. Gooden started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC (PWC), where he served as a lead auditor. At PWC, he was a member of the Offshore Investment Management Assurance Practice, where he identified key financial drivers in his clients' business to improve productivity and overall profitability.
“ZOMM is led by a group of extremely talented and passionate individuals,” said Gooden. “The team has positioned ZOMM to become a leader in the global technology marketplace and I’m looking forward to helping the company achieve even greater success.”
ZOMM created the world’s first Wireless Leash for cell phones in 2010 and has been rapidly expanding its product line, global presence and technology applications since its introduction at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show. For more information about ZOMM, its products and executive team, visit www.zomm.com.
About ZOMM, LLC
ZOMM, LLC is a global technology company that enhances lives through technology. Its first product, ZOMM Wireless Leash, won a Best of Innovations award at the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show and was one of two finalists for the 2011 Bluetooth SIG’s best of CES Award. ZOMM has since received over 500 million media impressions worldwide, including coverage on leading broadcast stations and featured in over 1000 magazines and newspapers. Its executive team includes legendary seasoned leaders in business, technology, marketing and finance. ZOMM’s mission to enhance lives through technology is now being realized as new products and services are introduced to the world. ZOMM is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., with offices in Kirkland, Wash., distribution in Okla., Innsbruck, Austria and China, sales offices in Germany and London, and distribution partners in South Africa, France, Switzerland and Austria. For more information about ZOMM, please visit www.zomm.com.
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