HolidayPhone announces new CEO Emma Heimonen
Swedish communications company HolidayPhone announces the appointment of Emma Heimonen as Chief Executive Officer as of today. Emma Heimonen brings more than 8 years experience working in executive positions within fast growing online and mobile companies to her new roll. Emma Heimonen replaces Joacim Boivie, founder of HolidayPhone, who has served as CEO since the start of the company in 2010. Joacim Boivie will stay in the company as part of the board of directors.
“We welcome Emma Heimonen’s experience and knowledge of the industry. In her new position, she will be responsible for setting the new scene for HolidayPhone as we look at a continued global growth. With her experience from startups in the mobile and travel industry, she has the strategical knowledge needed to bring the company to the next level,” says Joacim Boivie, founder HolidayPhone.
“I am excited to be a part of HolidayPhone and I look forward to the opportunities that lay ahead in this market. Personally, I love to travel and know that our service is one needed by any and all travelers who want to bring their connected lifestyle across the globe without paying a fortune. Together with the dynamic and international team here at HolidayPhone, I believe we can achieve great results.” says Emma Heimonen, CEO HolidayPhone.
Emma Heimonen has most recently been the CEO of mobile travel startup mTrotter and previously had a rapid international career at online gaming company bwin.party digital entertainment. Emma has an MSc. in International Business Administration from Jönköping International Business School, and has a broad international knowledge from having lived in eight different countries.
For more information, visit holidayphone.com or contact:
Emelie Fågelstedt, Communications Manager, emelie.fagelstedt@holidayphone.com
Klas Hoberg, Executive VP, +46 733 105 782, klas.hoberg@holidayphone.com
Connect with HolidayPhone on Twitter (@holidayphone), Facebook (facebook.com/holidayphone), and LinkedIn.
About HolidayPhone
HolidayPhone is a communications company helping international travelers to bring their connected lifestyle abroad. The company provides roaming free mobile Internet, voice and text services for travelers visiting 30 destination countries.
The company operates under the HolidayPhone brand in the Nordic, UK, US, German, French and Australian market. HolidayPhone has 9 e-commerce points of sale in 6 languages. The company also operates the PrepaidSimCard.org brand globally. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, HolidayPhone is a privately owned company.
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