Ian Bonner Joins Big Picture Board As Advisor
CALGARY, Nov. 29 /CNW/ - Big Picture Technologies Inc. (ASE:BPI) is very
pleased to announce that Mr. Ian Bonner, IBM Vice President Global Business
Partner Marketing, is joining the Board of Directors as an ``Advisory Board
Member'.
In this capacity, Mr. Bonner will provide direction to the Board and the
Company on matters involving strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions,
and new business development.
Based in Dallas, Texas, Mr. Bonner heads up one of the industry's
premiere channel marketing organizations, with direct responsibility for IBM's
worldwide business partner enablement programs. His organization of nearly 500
develops, maintains and supports business partner programs in all IBM
geographies. Prior to joining IBM in 1993, Mr. Bonner consulted to major US
corporations, including IBM. In the late 1980's, he was a founder and VP Sales
& Marketing for Crosstalk Communications Inc., one of the industry's early
leaders in modem communications software.
``We are delighted and honoured to have Ian join us in an advisory
capacity', said Michael Anthony Big Picture President & CEO. ``His
considerable experience, industry contacts and direct knowledge of software
channels will prove invaluable in moving Big Picture to the next level.'
``The role of advisory board members is new to Big Picture', Anthony
added. ``It will enable senior executives who might otherwise be unable to
accept a formal role as director due to their responsibilities with major
corporations, to participate in this Company's growth and development. We look
forward to further announcements in this regard in the not too distant
future.'
Big Picture Technologies Inc. (ASE:BPI) is a developer of award winning
Internet software and content, specializing in enabling business-to-business
online communication. Big Picture's software tools are used to develop and
manage world class Web sites. The Big Picture Web site is located at
www.bigpic.com. |
