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LONDON – 8 May 2007 – Future Internet Technologies plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Gytis M. Barzdukas, 43, as Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
Gytis joins FIT after a successful 12 year career at Microsoft where he managed several major businesses. Most recently, as the director responsible for Microsoft’s Windows Live Platform (including Messenger and Hotmail) at MSN, Gytis led communications services strategy engagement with major global telecommunications companies. He was also director of product management for the Microsoft Office business, leading the industry renowned global marketing machine in its launch of Office 2003.
Gytis directed the introduction of Microsoft SharePoint Server, now the fastest growing server business at Microsoft. He also played leading roles in the Microsoft Exchange Server and Security business units. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was director of business development for the SABRE division of AMR. He has an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Welcoming Gytis to the company, FIT Chief Executive Robert Marcus said: “Gytis broadens our go-to-market capability. He brings with him a rich experience in the launch of new technologies and in managing, complex, globally distributed businesses and teams. These skills will be invaluable to FIT as we position our company for growth.”