18 November 2013
Forbidden Technologies plc
("Forbidden" or the "Company")
Appointment of General Manager in North America
Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT), the AIM-quoted owner and developer of the market leading Cloud video platform, FORscene, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Boring as General Manager, North American Sales and Strategic Partnerships.
Brian is an experienced business leader with expertise in technical workflow implementation consulting, sales management, business strategy, operations leadership and enterprise technology solutions. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Solution Sales and Technology Services at MelroseMAC, an Apple®- authorized sales and service centre in Los Angeles, and MelroseTEC, the company's professional video and audio division. He has also served as Vice President of Sales at Wexler Video (now part of Telecorps), the largest media equipment and solutions company in the world for production, post-production and IT services. He will be based in Los Angeles.
Greg Hirst, Business Development Director of Forbidden Technologies, said:
"We've built a strong reputation and following within the UK media and entertainment industry. We're poised to expand into new markets throughout the world. Brian's impressive résumé includes business development; knowledge of the broadcast, production, and post-production markets and a keen understanding of production workflows. These all make him the ideal person to expand our presence in North America."
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For more information, please visit www.forbidden.co.uk or contact:
Forbidden Technologies plc
Stephen Streater, CEO
Tel: +44 (0)20 8879 7245
Cenkos Securities plc, Nominated Adviser and Broker
Bobbie Hilliam, Corporate Finance
Alex Aylen, Sales
Tel: +44 (0)20 7397 8900
Bishopsgate Communications
Nick Rome / Sam Allen
Tel: +44 (0)20 7562 3350
forbidden@bishopsgatecommunications.com
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About Forbidden Technologies
Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT, www.forbidden.co.uk) floated in February 2000.
The Company develops and markets the powerful cloud video platform, FORscene, which is used by broadcasters, in professional web video, in education and by consumers. FORscene is one of the world's most advanced browser-based and mobile applications.