Boris Fridman
Boris Fridman is a serial wireless entrepeneur. He is a published author, patent-holder, regular speaker and seasoned executive with a proven track record of building and leading successful software companies in today's ever increasing wireless and mobile world.
Boris is the CEO of Crisp Wireless, the leading provider of mobile applications and content management solutions for media and entertainment companies. Under Boris' direction, Crisp Wireless has become a major mobile solutions provider to consumer-facing enterprises in media, entertainment, sports, advertising, broadcasting, publishing and retail.
Prior to Crisp Wireless, Boris was the Chief Operating Officer of SJ Labs, a developer of award-winning VoIP software products. He was instrumental in focusing the company to develop and deliver innovative VoIP solutions in the emerging voice over Wi-Fi market.
Boris was also the Founder and CEO of Broadbeam Corporation, a leading provider of solutions that provide mobile personnel the capability to exchange real time information with an enterprise securely and reliably, resulting in increased productivity and greater business efficiencies. He led Broadbeam through its early high-growth phase to become a premier supplier of wireless middleware products to enterprises worldwide.
Tomas Isaksson
Tomas Isaksson is a 28-year veteran of the telecommunications industry, most recently serving as CEO of Vodafone Netherlands. During his 11 years at Vodafone, Isaksson was also CEO of Vodafone Americas, and president of Vodafone Global Platform and Internet Services. Previously, he was CEO of Europolitan Holdings AB, a Swedish mobile operator whose major shareholders included Vodafone and AirTouch. Earlier in his career, Isaksson spent 16 years at Ericsson, most recently as president and CEO of Ericsson Radio Systems Inc.
Isaksson is a graduate of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. He has served on the boards of a number of public and private mobile telecommunications companies, including Verizon Wireless, Vodafone Americas, Europolitan Holdings AB (Sweden), Iusacell (Mexico), and Telecel (Portugal).
David Loadman
Dave Loadman, Dell Computer Wireless Strategist, has over 20 years experience in the information processing and high technology industries. For the past five years Dave has been responsible for Dell's development of Wireless and Networking technologies ranging from modems and conventional high-speed wired LAN switching systems, to residential gateways and HPNA offerings to broadband wireless offerings both in the Dell notebook and accessory/peripherals. Prior to Dell Computer, Dave Loadman was Chief Technology Officer for Telxon Corporation. In the 13 years at Telxon Corporation, Dave led the development of the Telxon pioneering offerings in embedded wireless portable data collection technologies and enterprise host solutions. At Telxon, Loadman became a Co-Founder of Aironet Wireless Communications, the innovator and leader in IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN technologies, which Telxon took public prior to Aironet being acquired by CISCO Systems. Loadman's systems solution experience spans most every wireless technology from the early UHF conventional and trunked radio systems through multi generations of Spread Spectrum to public packet data radio networks. Loadman began his career at Loral Space Systems after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dennis Waliczek
Dennis Waliczek, currently an Associate Partner with IBM Global Business Services, is a senior executive accomplished in Information Technology and business development with a high concentration of experience within the Logistics or Supply Chain Management arena. Dennis has an extensive history of Senior IT Management experience in Information Technology and non-IT positions including major assignments as a head of IT for the Sara Lee Bakery Division, service as CIO at USF Logistics for 4 years, VP of IT at DSC Logistics for eight years and VP of Supply Chain Solutions at Telxon Corp. for six years. Dennis serves on several professional association boards including the University of Nevada Center for Logistics Management and regularly speaks at universities and professional associations covering trends and practical solutions for the Logistics Industry. Dennis holds a degree in Economics as well as several credentials for training and service in the industry.
