Kurt is Zong’s SVP Strategic Partnerships, he is responsible for global strategic deals and carrier relations. Prior to joining Zong Kurt was VP Services of MobileChannel.Net, a leading wireless company known in the industry for launching the MTV Ringtones services throughout Europe and Asia. Before joining MC.N Kurt was COO of GTN Telecom and previously occupied senior management positions with companies such as British Telecom, Infonet and Plessey Communications. Kurt received a Masters in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology - New Jersey, USA.