CORONA DEL MAR, Calif., Feb. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICC Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ICCW) today announced that the firm has substantially strengthened its management team with the addition of Paul Gheorghiu as the company's President of European operations, a new position reporting directly to Rich Lauer, ICC Worldwide's CEO. Mr. Gheorghiu brings a vast knowledge of the latest telecommunications technology and particular expertise in the field of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) call processing. Over the past 10 years, Mr. Gheorghiu has directly applied this knowledge and expertise specifically in the delivery of advanced communications products to Europe's 30 million immigrant workers. With extensive telecommunications industry management experience, Mr. Gheorghiu's recent background includes positions as Chief Commercial Officer and Group CEO for a division of Intercall Global Networks.
In announcing Mr. Gheorghiu's appointment, Rich Lauer, ICC's President & CEO stated, "We are extremely fortunate to have someone with Paul's knowledge, expertise, and contacts on the ICC team. Our recent announcement regarding ICC's rapid expansion into Belgium can be directly attributed to Paul's efforts. And his knowledge of the European immigrant worker market has already proven invaluable."
Mr. Gheorghiu commented, "I am very pleased to be associated with ICC. The firm's focus on the communications needs of the immigrant worker market in Europe is an excellent choice. This community is very large, has significant disposable income to spend on these types of products, and is an integral component of the economies of the Western Europe countries they serve. My background and knowledge in this field is extensive and I am looking forward to the contribution I can make towards the growth of ICC."
In addition to Mr. Gheorghiu's experience at Intercall Global Networks, he previously held positions with Mapatel SA and Unilever. He lives with his wife and son in Geneva, Switzerland and studied engineering, economics, and management at Ovidius University in Romania.
About ICC Worldwide:
ICC Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ICCW) provides a specialized range of communications services and products to the diverse immigrant worker communities in Italy through a rapidly growing network of wholesale and retail distribution channels. The firm's principal operating units are located in Italy, while ICC's U.S. headquarters is based in the Southern California community of Corona del Mar.
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