DSL.net named Kirby G. “Buddy” Pickle as its new CEO, replacing company founder David F. Struwas who is resigning to pursue other interests. Pickle comes to DSL.net having completed the financial restructuring of Velocita Corporation, where he served as president and chief executive officer. Pickle also is a former president and chief operating officer for business-to-business data and telecommunications providers Teligent and UUNet Technologies. In addition, Pickle was one of the original senior leaders at MFS Communications, prior to its sale to WorldCom. http://www.dsl.net
DSL.net Names Buddy Pickle as CEO
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