MOBILE content retail specialist FoneStarz, based in St Ives, has appointed Keith O Brien, former Vodafone Australia head of content and previously head of music at Vodafone UK, as the company s new senior vice-president/general manager operator/on-portal

MOBILE content retail specialist FoneStarz, based in St Ives, has appointed Keith O'Brien, former Vodafone Australia head of content and previously head of music at Vodafone UK, as the company's new senior vice-president/general manager operator/on-portal.

His task will be to develop FoneStarz's 42 current channels and build on the company's content portfolio to expand its extensive global network.

The appointment of such a high-profile character, whose experience and knowledge are renowned within the industry, consolidates the company's growing reputation and position within the international mobile market, the company claims.

Mr O'Brien, pictured, said: "For the last five years in my position at Vodafone I have been a customer of FoneStarz and I have seen the company's profile and recognition as a market leader prosper. I'm delighted to join the company at a very exciting time and I look forward to building on its past successes and extending its customer network in both new and exiting international markets".

FoneStarz Media Group hosts, exclusively manages and retails wallpapers, animations, short-form video, personalisation products, audio and editorial services across 42 channels in 25 territories on the portals of a number of major mobile network operators.

The in-house team of video and graphic experts, along with publishing and retailing specialists, make this a unique mobile publishing house, the firm says. The company's industry-leading content management system allows the dynamic publishing and mobile web retailing from its portfolio of more than 130 licensed content owners.

INFORMATION: FoneStarz Media Limited is at Suite 2, Clare Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives PE27 4WY. Telephone 01480 302333, fax 01480 302344. www.fonestarz.com