CacheLogic names Tony Illsley as Chairman
With wide-ranging media and technology management expertise, Illsley brings extensive experience of growing successful businesses to energetic online content delivery company
CAMBRIDGE , ENGLAND March 20 2007 - CacheLogic - a global provider of online content delivery services - has appointed Tony Illsley as Chairman.
Mr Illsley (50) brings a wealth of top-level management experience of technology companies. He currently holds non-executive directorships with GCap Media, the UK 's largest independent radio company, Plastic Logic, a leading developer of plastic electronics technology, and AggregatorTV, which provides video-on-demand services.
As Chief Executive of Telewest from 1998 until it merged with Flextech in 2000, Mr Illsley managed its transformation from a cable company to a leading provider of broadband products and services
Tony Illsley's experience in online technologies is particularly significant. He has previously held non-executive or advisory roles in companies in both the content and broadband network delivery areas.
Mr Illsley's career began at Colgate-Palmolive in sales and marketing. He subsequently enjoyed a 14 year career with PepsiCo, holding senior marketing, operational, and CEO roles in the UK, Europe, and Japan going on to become President of PepsiCola International in the Asia Pacific region and President of Walkers Snack Foods.
"I am excited to be joining CacheLogic at a time when it is at the forefront of a rapidly-expanding industry," said Mr Illsley. "CacheLogic is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the tremendous growth potential of online content delivery activity around the world."
Adam Twiss, CacheLogic's CTO and founder, said: "Tony's considerable media technology management experience and his long association with commercial success will be of tremendous value to us as our business continues to grow. I am delighted to welcome him as Chairman of the CacheLogic Board."
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