Nokia Exec Rejoins TynTec

LONDON -- Mobile messaging services providerTynTec (www.tyntec.com) today announces that Ralph Eric Kunz, anoriginal cofounder of the business, has resigned his senior role atNokia to focus on his entrepreneurial role with the company.

Previously Nokia's head of mapping, navigation and search, Kunz will befocusing on his existing role as Chairman of TynTec to identifyadditional strategic growth options and to accelerate TynTec's businessgrowth. In particular, he will be driving forward product innovationsdeveloping on TynTec's core SS7 connected infrastructure. TynTec is acash rich company that is looking at both organic and non-organic growthscenarios.

In his last position with Nokia, Kunz was Vice President and GeneralManager of Nokia's mapping, navigation and search business. Previouslyhe held positions in charge of Nokia's corporate Business Development,Voice-Over-IP and Internet Services activities. Here he worked closelywith internet companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Skype.

Michael Kowalzik, CEO of TynTec, said: "Ralph's deep insight into thetransformation of the telecommunications industry and the convergence ofthe various industry players, will help us to boost the expansion of ourproduct and business portfolio."

Ralph Eric Kunz, co-founder of TynTec, said:"Having more time to spendon working with TynTec means that I can leverage the learnings andcontacts that I've made at Nokia for the benefit of a company Icofounded and co-own. TynTec's infrastructure will prove to be avaluable building block for many players that want to extend their fixedinternet services to the mobile domain."

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