News !! CEO APPOINTEDPosera Announces Appointment of Mr. Dan Poirier as Chief Executive Officer Google+ Share with LinkedIn TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2017 /CNW/ - Posera Ltd. (TSX : PAY) ("Posera" or the "Company"), a leading provider of software solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Dan Poirier as its Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") effective immediately. Mr. Poirier has served as Chief Operating Officer since July, 2016. He has already been responsible for the transformation of the Company's sales and customer service organization from regional operating teams into a single, global operating platform and has been leading several international expansion initiatives. Mr. Loudon Owen Chair of the Company's Board of Directors will remain with Posera on a full-time basis as Executive Chair. In this role, Mr. Owen will focus on strategic planning and major customer accounts, as well as supporting Mr. Poirier as CEO. Mr. Poirier is an accomplished global technology business executive and brings a broad range of experience to his new role at Posera. He was previously the Sr. Vice President, Networks and Devices for ORBCOMM Inc. from January, 2015 to June, 2016. Prior to that he was the Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Operations for Skywave Mobile Communications Inc. ("Skywave") (acquired by ORBCOMM Inc. January, 2015) from November, 2006 to January, 2015. Mr. Poirier held roles of increasing responsibility during his time at Skywave, ranging from operations to global business leadership and sales and marketing. Mr. Poirier holds a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree and an MBA for Science and Technology both from Queen's University. Mr. Owen, commented, "I am very pleased to announce Dan's appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Posera. Dan brings a remarkable skill-set and experience that will transform the Company. Dan is a known commodity in the technology industry and we could not be more delighted to have him lead the Posera team during its next stage of growth."