Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 15, 2009
GREGORY SHORTELL joined Network Engines, Inc., in January 2006 as President and
CEO. Previously he was Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing for
Nokia. He was responsible for sales and marketing for Nokia's Enterprise
Businesses Group, where he expanded the business in the network security,
appliance, connectivity and mobility segments from $14 million in 1997 to more
than $1 billion in 2004. Prior to its purchase by Nokia in 1998, Mr. Shortell
was the Managing Director of International Operations at Ipsilon, where he
established the company's sales, marketing and support organizations in both the
EMEA and APAC regions. Before joining Ipsilon, he served as Vice President,
International at Xyplex Corporation. Previously, he served as Vice President,
International at Emulex Corporation. Mr. Shortell holds a BS degree in
Biochemistry from William Penn University, an MBA in Information Management from
Long Island University and has completed post-graduate studies in International
Business at Oxford University, England. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a picture of the things you're doing now.
Mr. Shortell: Network Engines was founded in 1997 and went public in 2000. Our