AllCharge Appoints Llew Roberts Chief Operating Officer; Microsoft and Geffen Records Veteran Joins E-Payment Technology Provider.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2001 AllCharge, the provider of a groundbreaking technology to monetize digital content, has named Llew Roberts chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . In this new role, Roberts will be responsible for supporting the company's global business strategies, synchronizing its IT, product management, and business development activities. "We are very excited to have Llew on board," said Jakob Schwerdt, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , AllCharge, Inc. "Having held executive positions at leading technology and entertainment companies, Llew has a unique understanding of both software development and digital content commerce. His professional know-how, strategic vision, and management expertise will be critical in cementing AllCharge's market position." Roberts brings over 15 years of experience in creating leading software concepts and products for some of the world's largest technology and entertainment companies. Most recently, he held the title of CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. at Infinite Mobility, the creator of Pocket Hoops for the Pocket PC, with customers such as the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. Previously, Roberts was the Director of Technology at Geffen Records Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group. Company history Beginnings , and later at Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records (Seagram/Universal). Roberts was also Program Manager at Microsoft as a member of the original Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook (R) 97 team. He started his career at Apple Computer, where he worked for six years in various areas including software quality assurance, technical support, and System 7 software development. "I am thrilled to be joining AllCharge," said Llew Roberts. "The commerce of premium digital content See premium content. is evolving into an exciting business space. With its sophisticated technology that supports any digital content and accepts virtually any common payment method, AllCharge is ideally positioned to be at the forefront of this new marketplace." Stationed in the company's R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel, Roberts will oversee the company's international operations, ensuring that all processes work effectively. Roberts will report directly to the CEO, Jakob Schwerdt. About AllCharge Founded in 2000, AllCharge provides a sophisticated e-payment technology, designed to help turn the online content industry into a lucrative profit center. The system allows merchants to price and sell any type of digital content, and consumers to purchase any amount of premium content, using their preferred payment channel. AllCharge supports all payment channels, pricing models, and digital content purchases. The company is headquartered in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , and maintains extensive R&D facilities in Tel Aviv, Israel. |
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