TREVOSE, PA – April 8, 2010 – AirClic, a global provider of mobile software products that improve supply chain, logistics and field service operations, today announced Rick Pontin as its new CEO. Pontin, a 25 year software and technology veteran, will leverage his experience to drive AirClic’s growth strategy and product direction.
“Rick’s expertise and track record of driving corporate growth will be instrumental to AirClic’s long-term success,” said Bob Hurst, Chairman of AirClic and former Vice Chairman and head of investment banking at Goldman Sachs. “He has consistently demonstrated the ability to take innovative technology and build great companies.”
Previously, Pontin was executive chairman of Tangoe and CEO of its predecessor company TRAQ Wireless. Tangoe is a global provider of Communications Lifecycle Management (CLM) software and services to the Global 5000. During his tenure, Tangoe dramatically grew revenue and profitability and has consistently been recognized as the CLM industry’s thought and growth leader.
In addition to Tangoe, Pontin served as president and COO of Broadwing Communications (now Level 3) during a period of significant expansion. Under Pontin’s leadership, revenue grew by 60 percent to more than $1.2 billion in two years. He also served as president and COO of Cincinnati Bell. Earlier in his career, he held several executive positions at AT&T, MCI (now Verizon) and Sprint Nextel.
”As smart phones and handheld computers become ubiquitous throughout every industry, enterprises are looking to leverage mobile software applications to dramatically improve their business operations,” said Pontin. “AirClic is uniquely positioned to deliver important business solutions that leverage our scalable, reliable and device independent Software as a Service (SaaS) platform.”
Pontin received his Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees from Drexel University in Philadelphia.
