GenieMobile (www.geniemobile.com), the leading provider of event participation solutions, announced today the appointment of Jackie Groves who will join the team as Global Sales and Marketing Director.

Jackie will be responsible for managing and building GenieMobile’s rapidly expanding portfolio of clients, bringing a wealth of leadership experience in both software and cloud based technology solutions. She will drive and facilitate GenieMobile’s expanding operations through building successful sales teams and implementing marketing strategies to support the overall growth of the business.

Jackie Groves comments, “I am delighted to be joining GenieMobile and very much looking forward to working with a company which is at the forefront of innovation. Combining my knowledge and experience in strategic planning and operations, together with a fantastic team and a great product, we hope to develop the company and client portfolio further.”

Michael Douglas, Operations Director commented “GenieMobile has a really exciting year ahead with the company rapidly expanding US and UK operations. With an extensive background developing and implementing successful sales strategies and business models, Jackie is exactly what we need to drive the business forward.  She is an inspirational manager who demonstrates a dynamic and entrepreneurial style and we are lucky to have her onboard”.

GenieMobile produces native apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone and iPad, plus mobile and desktop web apps. Located in the UK and the USA, GenieMobile has its sights firmly set on leading the fast growing mobile event and association apps market.

Prior to joining GenieMobile, Jackie served as UK Head of Corporate Sales for Sophos, an IT security vendor, where she led a team of sales managers and executives selling into the commercial markets. Jackie has an excellent track record of delivering technology solutions to multi-sector, blue chip companies.  She has been in the technology industry for 22 years and brings with her an invaluable wealth of knowledge and experience.