Q9 Appoints New Financial Chief

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Q9 Networks, Inc., a provider of outsourced Internet infrastructure and related managed services, yesterday announced that it has appointed Tim Smart as the Chief Financial Officer, effective from January 3, 2006, replacing current Chief Financial Officer Samir Zabaneh.

Tim Smart is currently VP Finance for Q9 Networks. Prior to Q9, Tim held VP Finance roles at MDC Partners and First Asset Management and held senior positions at V3 Semiconductor, Rogers and Ernst & Young prior to that.

"Samir leaves Q9 with my sincere appreciation for playing a key role in getting Q9 to where it is today," says Osama Arafat, CEO, Q9. "We wish him the very best in his new assignment and we welcome Tim to his new role." -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --