Richard
Spitz Named to Board of Directors of Mandalay Media, Inc.
Tuesday
November 20, 2007
LOS
ANGELES-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Richard Spitz has joined Mandalay Media, Inc. (OTCBB:
MVSI) as a member of the Board of Directors.
Mr.
Spitz
brings a wealth of understanding and knowledge of the converging markets of
media and technology. In his capacity as the head of Korn/Ferry International
Global Technology Markets he drives the company’s go-to market strategy across
all sub sectors and regions within the technology market. Since joining
Korn/Ferry 11 years ago, he has advised leading investors and
companies on leadership issues, talent management and senior executive
recruitment.
Mr.
Spitz
stated that “Mandalay Media has an exciting view of where the technology and
entertainment markets are heading and how best to capitalize on their
convergence. I am excited to be working with Peter Guber, Bruce Stein, Bob
Zangrillo and the rest of the team at the company.”
Prior
to
Korn/Ferry, Mr. Spitz was with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky, and Walker, a
prestigious international law firm, where he advised businesses and investor
groups on sophisticated business planning issues, as well as negotiated on
their
behalf M&A transactions, venture capital investments, licensing agreements
and alliance arrangements. His law practice extended across the technology
and
entertainment markets.
Mr.
Spitz
has authored several articles on structuring complex transactions and organizing
tax advantaged entities and has lectured on complex tax issues before the
University of Southern California Tax Institute and the Los Angeles County
Bar.
He has served on and advises private and public company boards, as
well as on the Dean's Special Task Force for NYU Law School. He serves currently
on the Board of Advisors to the Harold Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
at the Anderson School of Business. Mr.
Spitz
holds a BS business administration (finance) from California State University,
Northridge, as well as a Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School and
a
Master’s in Law from New York University Law School.
About
Mandalay Media, Inc.
Mandalay Media, Inc. is a development stage company. It intends to complete
an
asset acquisition, merger, exchange of capital stock, or other business
combination with a domestic or foreign business.
Safe
Harbor
This
press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about MVSI. Forward
looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such
forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations
of
MVSI's management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause
actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. The following
factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set
forth
in the forward-looking statements: general economic conditions; geopolitical
events and regulatory changes, as well as other relevant risks detailed in
MSVI’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set
forth herein should be read in light of such risks. MSVI assumes no obligation
to update the information contained in this press release.