TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- BestNet Communications Corp.
(OTC Bulletin Board: BESC) provider of a patented Internet-based communication
solutions, announced today that Robert A. Blanchard has been named
President/CEO of BestNet Communications Corp., Robert A. Blanchard's
appointment was approved by the Company's Board of Directors and is effective
August 20, 2001.
Robert Blanchard takes control of the Company from Gerald Quinn, who will
remain chair of the Company's Board of Directors. Robert Blanchard will be
responsible for all aspects of the Company, including general administration,
strategic relations, finance, sales, marketing, technical operations and
customer service.
Gerald Quinn, former President/CEO and head of the selection committee
said: "Bob's appointment to the Company marks a major milestone for BestNet.
We are no longer a development company and require the leadership and vision
that Bob brings to take this company to the next stage. We're particularly
impressed with Bob's senior management experience in telecommunications and
his impressive record building strategic alliances, developing and
implementing sales and marketing programs and managing operations."
Robert Blanchard, President/CEO of BestNet said: "I am very excited to
have the opportunity to lead the transformation of BestNet from a development
company to a global technology solutions provider. The decision to join was
not difficult, given the expansive market for the Company's proprietary
technology and proven capabilities for innovation."
Prior to joining BestNet, Robert Blanchard was President & COO of ProNet
Global, Inc., a privately-held corporation dedicated to world-wide strategic
growth and support of independent business owners affiliated with Quixtar, a
leading e-commerce organization. Through ProNet, Robert was President/CEO
position of the e-Alliance, a worldwide strategic alliance of marketing
organizations and strategic partnerships representing approximately $2 billion
in annual sales. Prior to ProNet, Robert was Vice President of Strategy &
Business Development for Reliable Energy, Inc., a management consulting firm
for commercial and industrial users of natural gas and electricity. Robert
also has served as Corporate Director for US Xchange, LLC, a facilities based
provider of competitive telecommunication services (CLEC), Director of
Administration for W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Director of North America for
Amway Corporation. Robert holds a MBA from Northwestern University and
Baccalaureate from Central Michigan University.
BestNet Communications Corp. is an Internet-based provider of long
distance, conference calling and e-commerce communication services. BestNet's
service uses access and control of the Internet with existing telephone
infrastructure (i.e., the public switched telephone network) to complete
calls. The Company provides access to its services via the web, desktop and
handhelds including Palm(TM), Pocket PC(R) and Blackberry(TM) devices. The
patented Bestnetcall.com system provides toll quality, global access, low
rates, real-time billing and call management features. Bestnetcall.com is
used by business and residential customers in over 120 countries. To learn
more about Bestnetcall, visit our website at: http://www.bestnetcall.com
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. This information may involve risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking
statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences
include, but are not limited to, those factors detailed by BestNet
Communications Corp in its filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
For further information please contact BestNet Communications Corp.,
+1-520-750-9093, ext. 207.
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