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Top Technology Executive, Linda Starr, Appointed Chairman of Cinnabar Ventures, Inc.
| Source: Cinnabar Ventures, Inc.
FORT MYERS, FL--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Cinnabar Ventures Inc. ("Cinnabar") (OTCBB : CNBR ), the creators of the Yippy; www.yippy.com, a cloud-based applications
services environment currently in beta, announces the appointment of Linda
Starr as Chairman of the board. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Starr, age
52, was Corporate Vice President and Chief Sales Strategist for Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc. ("AMD").
"As her surname reveals, Linda Starr is a true technology 'star' with a
stellar track record of delivering results as a visionary hardware and
software sales and marketing executive," said Richard Granville, Chief
Executive of Cinnabar. "She is a change agent with a deep understanding of
the IT market and its complex dynamics of technology flavors. Linda will
guide Yippy into strategic partnerships with key technology partners and
strengthen and enhance membership on our board with one of the most
powerful women in technology."
"Cinnabar is developing a rich Application Services Environment that will
deliver a powerful suite of tools, services and capabilities for both
Consumer and Commercial segments," said Linda Starr, newly appointed
Chairman of Cinnabar. "I am excited to join this dynamic and creative team
and guide in the delivery of child-safe Internet environments for
individuals and families as well as enhanced productivity and solution
environments for small to medium sized companies. I believe that the
technologies Cinnabar will bring to market will provide an unparalleled
user experience."
As Corporate Vice President and Chief Sales Strategist Worldwide, Ms. Starr
led sales efforts and negotiations for key customer acquisitions including
Hewlett Packard (HP), Toshiba, Sun Microsystems Inc., Cisco and Lenovo in
China. She was responsible for strategic interactions with top partners
including Acer, Fujitsu Siemens, Sony, Sharp, NEC, IBM, Averatec, NEC and
Gateway. Ms. Starr also negotiated Strategic Agreements and managed key
Marketing Alliances including those with Dreamworks Animation Studios and
Lance Armstrong "LiveStrong" Foundation's partnership with HP and AMD.
"I look forward to the introduction of Yippy to the marketplace and in
forging long term relationships and synergies through cross-marketing and
co-branding for the 'clean' cloud that is a great, family-friendly brand,"
adds Starr.
"Over the last several years I have the privilege of working side by side
with Linda Starr on several projects at AMD," said Richard Lisa, President
of Cinnabar. "I have found her to be insightful, determined, and creative
in delivering the best for her customers, her employees and her company.
Linda possesses the exceptional ability to execute with firm resolve and
deliver meaningful results in difficult and challenging circumstances while
never losing sight of the strategic agenda and objectives."
"Most importantly, Linda is one of the most ethical and honest executives I
have ever worked with," continues Lisa. "Linda is a focused leader that has
the ability to motivate teams. She is fully capable of rolling her sleeves
up and getting on the field as an active participant to work for the win.
We are fortunate to have someone of her talent and experience as an
integral part of our senior team."
About Cinnabar Ventures, Inc.
Based in Fort Myers Florida, Cinnabar Ventures, Inc.,
www.cinnabarcompany.com, is a new economy technology company that develops
technologies and application services environments for both Consumer and
Commercial market segments.
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