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LeEco Hires Top Executives from Samsung to Strengthen Foothold in U.S.
[April 19, 2016]

LeEco Hires Top Executives from Samsung to Strengthen Foothold in U.S.


Leading global technology company LeEco announced today the appointment of Danny Bowman (News - Alert) to Chief Revenue Officer and Shawn Williams to Chief Administrative Officer.

As LeEco's Chief Revenue Officer for North America, Danny Bowman is responsible for heading up long-term strategic initiatives and fueling high-growth opportunities on behalf of LeEco's global brand. He brings to LeEco more than 25 years of leadership and innovation in the wireless communications industry and has held various executive positions at Samsung (News - Alert), Sprint, Nextel and Cellular One. He serves as an Advisory Board Member at VeeZee and Mobile Posse; formerly served on CTIA's Board of Directors and Wireless Internet Caucus. Bowman has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Evangel College, and holds a Leadership Certificate from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University as well as an Executive MBA from Washington University.

"It's such an exciting time for LeEco because we are positioned to deliver incredible growth and value for consumers that is totally unprecedented," said Bowman. "I am looking forward to bringing my expertise in partnerships, business development and managing multi-billion dollar businesses at global companies as the company continues its global expansion."

As LeEco's Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Huan Resources for North America, Shawn Williams is leading all aspects of corporate real estate, IT, human resources, and security in establishing a global culture of operational excellence and collaboration. Prior to joining LeEco, Williams served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Samsung's business in the US. Shawn has held executive and senior management roles at leading companies, including Hewlett-Packard (News - Alert), EDS, Compaq, Dell and Chase. He currently holds board positions at Tech Titans (North Texas Technical Leadership), Blueprint Healthcare IT, the American Heart Association, and Native American Chamber of Commerce; and is the Co-founder of the Native American Education Center of Houston. He received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston and has completed Executive Leadership courses from Stanford University and Babson College.



"I'm so proud to be joining a company that has a relentless spirit of innovation, performance, and collaboration," said Williams. "LeEco is truly dedicated to providing a world-class experience to our employees and users alike."

About LeEco


LeEco is a leading global technology company that provides breakthrough experiences through its open, integrated ecosystem of streaming content, platforms, and smart devices that fit perfectly into a broad spectrum of lifestyles. LeEco opens new opportunities for consumers, by offering a jaw-dropping array of next-generation tech and content spanning smartphones, TVs, sports, film, live entertainment and connected mobility. LeEco was recently named one of Fast Company's 2016 "Most Innovative Companies," and Alphr's "Best of Mobile World Congress (News - Alert) - Most Innovative Company." To learn more, visit LeEco's official website and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.


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