Boingo Wireless Hires Edward Zinser as First CFO.Seasoned Veteran Brings Long History with Public Companies, Strong Track Record of Increasing Shareholder Value LOS ANGELES -- Boingo Wireless, which provides access to the world's largest network of Wi-Fi hotspots, today announced that Edward Zinser joined the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 28. Zinser is responsible for the planning, legal, finance and corporate development functions of the company. "We're thrilled to have a CFO See Chief Financial Officer. with significant public company experience at Boingo," said Dave Hagan, president and 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. of Boingo Wireless. "Ed has repeatedly shown an ability to increase shareholder value as CFO for multiple companies, and I look forward to working together with him to take Boingo to the next level." Most recently executive vice president and CFO of THQ THQ Toy Headquarters THQ Territorial Headquarters THQ Tehsil Headquarters (Pakistan) THQ The Holy Quran THQ Theater Headquarters , Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI), Zinser has also served in senior financial positions with Vivendi Universal, USA Networks Inc. (Nasdaq:IBUY), and The Walt Disney Company. At THQ, Zinser managed all financial, accounting, investor relations and information systems activities. At Vivendi Universal, he oversaw VU Games' worldwide accounting and finance operations. Zinser came to VU Games from USA Networks, where he served as President and COO of Styleclick Inc. He was previously senior vice president and CFO of USA Networks' Internet Shopping Network. Zinser has also served as Chief Financial Officer and 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. for Disney's Publishing Group and has held other management positions at leading companies, including The Franklin Mint, the Pepsi Cola Bottling Group and The Campbell Soup Company Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) (also known as Campbell's) is a well-known American producer of canned soups and related products. Campbell's products are sold in 120 countries around the world. It is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. . A board member of Universal Electronics (Nasdaq:UEIC UEIC Universal Electronics Inc. (stock symbol) UEIC United East India Company UEIC Unplanned Event Information Center ), Zinser received his BS in Management from Fairfield University and his MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration in Finance from University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Recruiters also voice a strongly positive opinion of students. According to BusinessWeek's biannual MBA rankings: "Chicago's grads were hands-down favorites in our survey of companies that hire MBAs. . About Boingo Wireless Boingo Wireless, Inc. is the global market leader in Wi-Fi. Boingo makes it easy for consumers to enjoy Wi-Fi access on their laptop or mobile device at more than 100,000 hotspots worldwide -- including airports, hotels, cafes and metropolitan hot zones -- with a single account. Through its Concourse Communications Group, LLC subsidiary, Boingo operates wired and wireless networks at 20 of the top 100 North American airports. More information about Boingo and Concourse is available at http://www.boingo.com and http://www.concoursecommunications.com. |
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