OSLO, NORWAY: Techstep today announced the appointment of Morten Meier, a seasoned senior executive from the software and technology industry, as CEO.

Mr. Meier brings more than 25 years of experience from international organisations in the areas of leadership, strategy, business development, sales, marketing, and operations.

He comes from Microsoft Norway, where he has served several positions at the leadership team over the past ten years, latest as Senior Director Marketing & Operations (COO) and Deputy General Manager.

Prior to Microsoft, he spent four years with IBM in leadership positions in Norway and at a Nordic level, and almost 10 years with Hewlett-Packard serving as Country Manager for Software and Services.

“We are very pleased to welcome Morten Meier as Techstep’s new CEO. He brings a wealth of industry experience, and a proven track record of driving high performance teams and delivering profitable growth. Morten has a customer centric focus based on core values as integrity, respect and accountability. I also want to highlight his passion for driving transformation, innovation, growth and customer success”, says Chairman Michael Jacobs, who believes Morten Meier is the right person to position Techstep as a leading provider of managed mobility services (MMS) in Europe.

Morten has held an advisory role in Techstep for the past three months, where he worked closely with the Executive Management Team and the Commercial organisation.

“After few months working with Techstep, I’m highly impressed by the people, the technology and competency we represent, and Techstep’s value proposition. Techstep has achieved a unique position in the Managed Mobility Services market and has an attractive customer base in the Nordic’s, as well strong foothold in parts of Europe led from Poland. I look forward to joining the company as their CEO and to leverage our opportunities for transformational growth and geographic expansion”, said Morten Meier, Techstep’s new CEO.

Techstep’s current interim CEO, David Landerborn, will resume the position as Chief Operating Officer. The Board extends its gratitude to David for his valuable contribution by leading and developing the company over the past few months.