5 November 2007 – United Mobile, the international mobile communications provider, has appointed mobile communications expert Charles Fränkl as its new CEO. The move puts him in charge of all strategic and operational issues at the Swiss company.
Charles Fränkl joins United Mobile from his previous position as CEO at AOL Germany. In this role, he spearheaded the integration of AOL’s Internet service provider business into the HanseNet parent company Telecom/Italy - transforming AOL Germany into a global player. His new role heading up day-to-day operations will enable United Mobile primary shareholder and President Sven Donhuysen to focus on driving business development across the globe.
The Swiss industry expert has gained vast experience within the telecommunications industry and is an expert in IT, Internet and multimedia. Prior to his role at AOL Germany, Fränkl was global director technology development of Vodafone and CEO of the globally operating IT solutions provider Vodafone Information Systems. Fränkl was also a member of the executive board of E-Plus and director of data and multimedia products at Swisscom.
“I am delighted that we were in a position to hire one of the most experienced and respected telecommunications experts in the world. Charles Fränkl’s extensive know-how in the telecommunications and internet sector will play a major role in making United Mobile one of the most innovative global players in the mobile communications business,” commented Sven Donhuysen
United Mobile allows customers to make outgoing calls at worldwide low rates (from 19p per minute) and receive free incoming calls in over 80 countries. Among these are the EU members, Morocco, South Africa, Australia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates – countries where an incoming call can cost 1,40 up to 2,00 GBP per minute. With United Mobile users save up to 80%. For more information on the company visit:
www.united-mobile.com
