Austin, Texas, 30 November, 2004 – Mobile computing specialist Motion Computing® today announced another key appointment to the company’s growing operation with the hiring of Francisco Borras, Director of Operations and Service for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Located in Paris, Francisco is responsible for all aspects of Motion’s operational performance across the EMEA region, including building and strengthening the operations, support and service infrastructure. In his role Francisco, a Spanish native, will be working closely with the three existing European regional managers to ensure that the needs of each individual country are met as parts of a wider strategy for EMEA.
“Francisco represents yet another truly strong, talented and experienced colleague joining our team and I am truly excited about his decision to help us build out our network in EMEA,” said Glenn Armbruster, Motion’s senior vice president of operations. “Motion Computing is committed to providing a superior experience for both customers and Value Added Resellers in the region, and Francisco joining us is a major step in this direction.”
Francisco brings a wealth of pen-based computing experience to the post having been responsible for European service and support strategy for Tablet PC at Fujitsu Siemens and Fujitsu Personal Systems over a period of 10 years. Prior to this, he worked widely in the field of computing as an independent consultant and at firms such as Dataconseil and Rexon International.
Francisco added, “I am excited at the prospect of expanding Motion Computing’s footprint in EMEA, demonstrating the sharpness of the company’s focus on the customer and contributing to the efficient business model that Motion prides itself on. Furthermore, I look forward to working with such an innovative slate Tablet PC company as Motion, who is pushing back the boundaries of pen-based computing.”
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