Team
Executive Management
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Fisher joined Shazam from InfoSpace Inc where he was European Managing Director. At InfoSpace Andrew led the company's significant European growth focusing on music and entertainment services for mobile operators and portal solutions for many leading online service providers. Over the past 14 years, Andrew has led the successful growth of a number of technology focused enterprises. He founded and was Managing Director of TDLI.com which was acquired by InfoSpace Inc with an enterprise value of $400m and was General Manager of Thomson Directories Business Ventures.
Keith Lovell, Chief Financial Officer
Keith Lovell brings over 15 years' experience gained from commercial, financial and management positions in a range of blue-chip, entrepreneurial and start-up organisations. Prior to Shazam at Extreme Mobile, Keith played an integral role in formulating commercial and financial plans for an MNVO venture with Vodafone. Previously, he was also responsible for all major network operator and supplier relationships at DX Communications Ltd and played a key role in negotiating the sale of the UK retail business to BT Cellnet, now 02.
Chee Wong, Chief Operating Officer
Chee Wong has over 17 years' experience in the telecommunications sector, with specific skills in International operations and change management, having worked previously for NTL as Director of Product Development and IT; as well as with Cable & Wireless and Telecom New Zealand. At Shazam, he is responsible for product development and delivering the Company's necessary infrastructure, including maintenance of the music database, to support the increase of product introductions and maintain business efficiencies.
Jonathan Symons, Executive Vice President Business Development
Jonathan Symons has over 17 years' experience in the wireless telecoms and technology sectors. Prior to Shazam, Jonathan held the position of Managing Director at Itesoft, the European automated data flow processing specialist, where he was responsible for driving growth, increasing market share and developing sustainable partnerships. Previously, he gained significant experience as Sales Director at InfoSpace; and now, at Shazam, he is responsible for the distribution channel working with carriers, OEM manufacturers and media partners globally.
Beatrice Farina, Vice President Marketing Communications
Beatrice Farina has extensive marketing experience including more than 10 years in the telecommunications market and more recently in the mobile to web2 space. She is a Marketing Communications Specialist for Brand, PR, Digital Media, Events and Communications (B2B, B2C & D2C) having worked previously for blue-chip, entrepreneurial and start-up organisations such as SpinVox, Canon, Marconi, and MSI. As part of her extensive career, Beatrice has also established and successfully managed her own marketing consultancy. Prior to Shazam, she was Marketing Communications Director at SpinVox. At Shazam, Beatrice is responsible for brand strategy, channel marketing, PR and communications.
David Jones, Vice President Marketing
David Jones has over 20 years experience in marketing, business development, and product and business strategy. Prior to joining Shazam, David held Vice President of Global Marketing and Global Product roles at Friendster. Previously, David was also the director of eBay's media and entertainment businesses in North America and also held several marketing and general management roles at eBay Inc, including roles focused on scaling the number of active members of the eBay community. At Shazam, he is responsible for consumer marketing, user growth and business intelligence.