Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 15, 2009

Network Engines, Inc. – Gregory Shortell

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