Safe Communications Names Shouvik Bhattacharyya As President
Company also named Chris Toepker as EVP Product Development
PR Newswire
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 1, 2013
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuboo, Inc., dba Safe Communications, Pink Sheets ( SGTB ). announced today that Shouvik Bhattacharyya , an International Entrepreneurial Executive that has built and managed several global services and technology firms, has been named the company's new President. Bhattacharyya has served as CEO of public and private companies in the US, Europe and India . He is also a partner in Full Change, Safe Communications partner in China .
The company also named Chris Toepker as Executive Vice President of Product Development. Toepker is considered one of the top game developers in China . He has 15+ years' experience in transmedia entertainment, namely games, electronics, collectibles and toys. Toepker was instrumental in the design, develop and launch "Dungeons and Fighters" trading card game in China , in partnership with TenCent and Nexon/Neopeople.
John Venners , CEO stated: "We are delighted that Shouvik and Chris realize the potential of KUBOO and related products in the fast growing kids market. Their combined expertise and worldwide network will serve the company well as we roll out KUBOO here and in China . Through MouseMail.com, Kuboo.com, StandAgainstBullying.org, and AnonymousTips.com, the company's goal is to become the Global leader in safe communications for children. Shouvik and Chris will be very instrumental in helping us reach that goal."
Shouvik Bhattacharyya stated : "Children today have to create a digital home in their early years. They have to build a social network that is safe, and they need to organize their lives in a virtual world. Their avatar is their personality, and they can enjoy a safe playground (like Kuboo). At Safe Communications, we are creating a new world for our kids, a world where parents know that their child is safe, and the child has a great "edutainment" experience."
Chris Toepker stated : "I am excited to join Safe Communications in creating a fun and safe online world for kids everywhere. Kuboo.com's promise of delivering completely safe, and parent-approved transmedia entertainment has huge potential, which I look forward to realizing."
ABOUT BHATTACHARYYA:
Shouvik is founder of two start-ups focused on the Telecom and Healthcare space, building on his experience in the telecom industry, where he built a $100 million business unit in 4 years. He built long-term strategic partnerships with global technology firms including HP, IBM, Microsoft, SAP and Adobe, and won awards in niche segments. Shouvik was awarded "CEO with HR Orientation" by Asia-Pacific HRM Congress in 2010 and again in 2012. He serves of the Board of ALIC and Full Chance.
He has been profiled amongst "12 Global Leaders for Tomorrow" in Chief Executive Magazine and has received numerous professional awards. Shouvik was a Sloan Fellow at MIT , an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology and an Electrical & Electronics engineer with a second Master's degree focused on industrial engineering and management. Early in his business career he was a management consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton in New York .
ABOUT TOEPKER:
Chris was Senior Operations Manager in Asia and Latin America for Hasboro's Wiazrds of the Coast. With Hasboro, he launched "Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures," a brand extension for the world's best known role-playing game. He was Senior Marketing Manager for Philips Electronics, where he Created global marketing communications toolkit, including introducing the concept of advergaming and making a landmark game for Philips.com. Chris was Chief Operating Officer for LampLighter Studios where he managed a globally dispersed team of over 100 producers, designers, artists, programmers located in LLS HQ in San Francisco and Hong Kong as well as partner studios in Taipei , Shenzhen , Jinan and Kuala Lumpur .
Chris is an accomplished global leader with a track record of designing and launching new categories and products, increasing profit, and managing geographically-dispersed teams.
About Safe Communications:
Safe Communications provides secure email and web texting service free of charge through its kids site, MouseMail.com. Parents must register their children and pre-approve all contacts. Any unapproved contacts or inappropriate content will be diverted directly to the parent for further action. In addition, the company offers totally secure video chat that also requires parental contact approval. Safe Communications is accepting a limited number of people to test and review its beta version of the most advanced safe 3D virtual world, with individualized Avatars, for small children called KUBOO. Those interested in participating should visit www.KUBOO.com . The KUBOO world will be filled with educational features, age appropriate games as well as interactive capabilities with approved contacts.
Safe Communications' products, led by MouseMail.com, are designed for the modern family on the go. Early detection devices warn parents of potential abuse and inappropriate content, allowing secure, open exchange with loved ones and friends. Safe Communications designs products so that your children can enjoy the electronic ride without being exposed to potential harm or abuse. For more information, contact: info@safecommunications.com or visit us online at www.mousemail.com or www.Kuboo.com , and www.AnonymousTips.com .
CORPORATE CONTACT:
info@safecommunications.com
Tel: 480-385-3893
SOURCE Safe Communications, Inc.
