NEW YORK, June 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perf Go Green Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:PGOG), the leader in biodegradable plastic products, today announced that Mr. Matthew Bird has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Bird is currently the Founder and CEO of MUNCmedia. Aside from the day-to-day operations of MUNCmedia, Mr. Bird also sets the direction for MUNCmedia's technology & strategy development and is an overall industry spokesperson for retail investor based communications. In 2009, NASDAQ honored Matt and MUNCmedia with ringing the closing bell on July 21st. He was also featured as a panelist at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit.
"The key to building a truly effective Board is recruiting Directors with independent and diverse skill sets that continuously add value," said Perf Go Green CEO Michael Caridi. "Matt adds an incredible marketing skill set in both the retail sectors and financial community in addition to his technology acumen to our Board -- in perfect strategic balance with our correct director while filling a much needed gap."
Prior to founding MUNCmedia, Mr. Bird founded the interactive media agency Tribeca Digital and held Vice President and Director roles for New Media, Marketing and Digital Communication at BBDO Worldwide, Screaming Media and IGM. Matt's career has led him to form relationships with Fortune 1000 brands such as Coca Cola, Orbitz, Yahoo, Microsoft, Disney, Ramada, Toyota and Ford. Collectively, he has managed over $400 million in brand development over his 13 year career in media, advertising and communications. Matt became an official member of the National Investor Relations Institute in 2007 and is a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the American Marketing Association since 1999. Matt majored in Business Administration at the University of Washington.
About Perf Go Green
Perf Go Green Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:PGOG) was founded in 2008. After the recent nationwide launch of Perf Go Green Biodegradable trash bags, Perf Go Green maintains itself as an industry leader and innovator of green and eco-based technologies. Today, Perf Go Green focuses on acquiring and marketing green based assets and eco-friendly solutions.
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