Jan, 2004 : Sphera Expands Management Team, Moves HQ

📅 January 7, 2004 - Web hosting automation software developer Sphera (sphera.com) said today that is has moved its corporate headquarters to Denver, Colorado and expanded its management team. The company appointed Doug Bell as vice president of sales and Roy Saar as vice president of international sales. Both Bell and Saar will report to CEO Michael Gold.

"Both Doug and Roy are highly skilled sales professionals with extensive experience in the Web hosting and telecommunications space. Their expertise and management experience are an asset to the team," said Michael Gold, CEO of Sphera. "As we extend our market reach and pursue broad opportunities with large hosting providers and telecommunications companies, Doug and Roy will be instrumental in the growth and continued success of Sphera."
Bell, a 25-year industry veteran, previously held senior positions at Teletech Holdings, Qwest Cyber Solutions, US West Enterprise Networking Services, and Objective Systems Integrators.
Saar, a co-founder of Sphera, previously oversaw sales and marketing in Israel for R.J. Reynolds.
The company said recent funding will help Sphera support and build infrastructure in high-potential markets, strengthen its technology portfolio, increase sales and marketing initiatives and increase support for its global customers.
Sphera was previously headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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