Verizon Wireless Names Two New Executives to Georgia/Alabama Region
Mark Sidwell Named B2B Director, Steve Leonard Takes on Role of Director of Data
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that Mark Sidwell has been named director of the company's B2B sales team and Steve Leonard appointed as director of the data team for the Georgia/Alabama region. Sidwell is responsible for strategic and growth initiatives relating to the business sales operations across both states. Leonard is charged with setting and implementing the region's strategic vision and goals for data solutions sales.
Sidwell has been with Verizon Wireless for 12 years, during which time he has earned multiple company awards including a two time member of the company's President's Cabinet Award, which recognizes the top 1% of the sales staff. He recently pioneered new strategies for contract renewals and sales continuity for the region's federal government sales team, which resulted in a nationwide deployment of those best practices. Prior to Verizon Wireless, he was a sales representative for AirTouch/PacTel Cellular in Atlanta. He completed his education at the Mid-Warwickshire College of Education, Royal Leamington Spa, U.K.
Leonard, also a previous recipient of the President's Cabinet Award, brings 17 years of wireless industry experience to the table. During his career, he has held management positions of increasing scope and responsibility. Over the last six years with Verizon Wireless, Leonard led the strategic sales team focused on national and major accounts which grew annualized revenue by $47 million over a three year period. Most recently, he created and led the State and Local Government team for Georgia and Alabama. He holds a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Maryland.
"Mark is a dynamic sales leader who has consistently delivered best-in-class results. He has a proven track record in motivating his teams to greatness, acting as both a coach and strategist to those who work with him," said Jeff Mango, Georgia/Alabama region president of Verizon Wireless. "Steve, too, has exceptional sales and management skills, consistently exceeding monthly and annual revenue objectives. He is proficient at customer acquisition, hiring and developing new employees and performance management. The Wireless Data growth and opportunity is incredible in these two states and across the country. We look forward to continued success under both gentlemen's leadership."
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (Nasdaq and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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