May 10, 2007 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Microsoft has appointed Martha Béjar as Corporate Vice President of Communications Sector, it was announced yesterday.
Béjar will have responsibility for strategy and sales and marketing of Microsoft products in the areas of telecommunications, hosting and media, and to entertainment companies. She will report to Jean-Philippe Courtois, President of Microsoft International.
“We are delighted that Martha has joined Microsoft to drive the Communications Sector business, one of the fastest-growing sectors within the company and one of the most rapidly changing sectors in the economy,” Courtois said. “Innovation is at the heart of all we do at Microsoft. As a top telecommunications executive, Martha brings a wealth of experience, the ability to drive and support innovation, and a strong track record of leadership at one of the world’s leading communications companies.”
Microsoft’s Communications Sector works with service and content providers around the globe, addressing the specific needs of wireline and wireless telecommunications companies, cable operators, hosting service providers, and media and entertainment organizations.
Before joining Microsoft Ms. Béjar worked with Nortel as President of Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) regions where she has responsibility for sales, operations and marketing. She joined Nortel in 1989 and held a number of positions including General Manager of Voice over IP solutions, General Manager of the Network Access Division and General Manager for sales in the Latin America division. She holds a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from the University of Miami and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She also is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University Business School.
