MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – April 11, 2017) – DataWind Inc. (TSX:DW), the leader in delivering Internet access to emerging markets, is pleased to announce that Angelo Tullo will be joining the DataWind team as the new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Tullo will work with the Company’s former CFO, Dan Hilton, to provide continuity for the completion of the annual audit and to ensure a seamless transition of his Chief Financial Officer duties.
Suneet Tuli, the Company’s Co-Founder, President and CEO stated, “First, we would like to thank Dan for his work at DataWind and we all wish him the very best in the future. As we move forward, we are delighted to welcome Angelo Tullo. Angelo brings a wealth of financial experience gained from his many years at senior executive management levels in both public and private companies and we believe he will be a great fit for the Company.”
Angelo has over 25 years of international financial and operational experience. He has served at TSX and TSX Venture listed companies as Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Director, Company Secretary, as well as serving on the Board. Angelo completed his Chartered Professional Accountancy designation with Price Waterhouse.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Suneet Tuli, Co-Founder, President and CEO
About DataWind
DataWind, Inc. is a leader in providing affordable mobile Internet connectivity in emerging markets. The company’s patented, cloud-based technology reduces up to 97% the amount of data needed for web browsing, providing a broadband experience on any network — even on legacy 2G networks that are still prevalent in developing countries. DataWind also provides economical smartphones and tablets that come bundled with one year of unlimited internet access, making it the largest tablet provider in India. DataWind’s unique solution offers broad social and economic benefits for the billions of people around the world for whom an Internet connection was previously out of reach. DataWind is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:DW). For more information, visit www.datawind.com.
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