This key appointment supports the company’s strategy for ambitious global growth
Leading mobile advertising and publishing software developer, MIA has appointed Martin Ryan as its new Global CEO. His appointment supports the company’s strategy for ambitious global growth in the delivery of digital content to mobile devices.
Martin brings extensive experience in global technology business management, having worked at CEO level in digital communications and technology companies in Australia, Asia and the USA. Prior to joining MIA, Martin was the Managing Director of Dell KACE Networks, a silicon valley based software company recently acquired by Dell. Before that, Martin was the General Manager of Web Central's web and application hosting business.
Richard Mergler, previously MIA CEO, has moved to the United States to establish MIA’s presence there from the company's New York base.
“Martin’s extensive technology industry leadership skills position him perfectly to take our company to the next level in his new role as CEO of MIA,” said Garry Connelly, Chairman of MIA.
“2011 is set to be an exciting and challenging time for MIA and credit goes to the whole team for all our success to date,” said Connelly.
“Appointing Martin Ryan as CEO is the right decision strategically for MIA, as we are now poised to take full advantage of the opportunities that lay at our doorstep and I can devote my time to our international sales activities,” said Richard Mergler, MIA International Sales Director and Managing Director of MIA USA.
As the new CEO, Martin's first task is getting to know his new team, clients and partners.
“MIA is a true leader in the world's fastest growing technology sector. I’m excited to be part of such a great team as its new CEO and I’m looking forward to the challenge of working towards our ambitious growth targets. I’m confident that MIA’s future is extremely bright and I am excited to be part of that,” said Martin Ryan, CEO, MIA.
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About MIA - www.miainternational.com
MIA sets the global standard for mobile platform technology and innovation. It is a provider of proven technology that enables the successful delivery of mobile assets to all devices, across any network in any format. MIA technology delivers a superior customer experience, reduced costs and increased revenue to its clients.
MIA was founded in 2003 delivering mobile internet solutions and now has over 1700 live sites operating across the globe.

Martin Ryan, CEO, MIA