CSL has appointed a new product and innovation director, with Richard Cunliffe joining from connected home provider Hive.Cunliffe brings more than 15 years’ experience from the mobile internet and data sector to CSL, a provider of secure connectivity for M2M and IoT devices.
At Centrica-owned Hive, he was responsible for expanding distribution across new channels and regions as well as establishing infrastructure in new markets.
Before his three and a half years at Hive he had stints at UK telecoms infrastructure company Arqiva and broadband provider Freedom4 WiFi.
Back in 2003 Cunliffe co-founded BOZII after spotting a gap in the market for offering broadband internet connectivity via Wi-Fi hotspots around the world.
“I am delighted to have joined such an innovative and fast-growing company. I believe there are great market opportunities out there for CSL and I am looking forward to starting in my new role,” commented Richard.
CSL’s CEO Ed Heale commented: “Richard has an excellent track record of developing new business and delivering new propositions. He’s a proven entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the M2M/IOT market and will be instrumental in delivering our growth ambitions.”
