Wireless Logic has appointed Matthew Tate as its new Head of Operations encompassing business activity through its UK and European territories. As the former European and Global Director of Enterprise Sales Operations at Blackberry (previously known as Research in Motion – RIM), Matthew brings an extraordinary breadth of experience to this newly created role within the organisation. His remit will span the customer experience being delivered across its direct sales operations in the UK, France, Germany and Spain and evolve operational processes to keep pace with Wireless Logic’s dramatic growth.
The position is ‘full circle’ for Matthew as earlier in his career he was part of the original team at Wireless Logic where he provided logistics and operational support across a four year period. He then joined Research in Motion where he rose through the ranks including a spell as the global Operations lead for major account Telefonica.
Commenting on the move Matthew Tate said: “I’m joining the Wireless Logic team at a strategically important time in the organisation’s evolution. Our challenge is to build upon the strong operating practices so that customers experience levels of service that continue to set us apart from other platform and infrastructure providers within the M2M space. As a Managed Services specialist the emphasis must always be focused on ‘Added Value’ – whether the business is generated within the UK or across Europe. I’m looking forward to working with our teams, partners and customers to help take Wireless Logic to the next level.”
Oliver Tucker, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Wireless Logic adds: “Matthew brings a high degree of blue-chip experience which will have a significant impact across our operations. His senior roles at Blackberry will complement our own aspirations as we shape the organisation to deliver on our continuing path of growth.”
Now in their fifteenth year of operation, UK-based Wireless Logic has seen continuous year on year sales increases that mirror the exponential expansion of the world of M2M and the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT). The organisation has country offices in France, Germany and Spain. In 2011, a MBO was performed by co-founders Oliver Tucker and Philip Cole with support by UK equity specialist ECI Partners (ecipartners.com).
