TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limelight Networks, Inc.
(Nasdaq: LLNW) today announced Douglas Lindroth has been named chief financial
officer (CFO) of the company.
"We're pleased to add a talented financial executive like Doug to the
Limelight management team. Doug brings extensive experience in building global
technology companies, and will provide us with the perfect blend of
operational and financial skills to help guide Limelight Networks' growth as
we continue to scale our operations to meet the growing demand for Internet
content delivery," said Jeff Lunsford, chairman and chief executive officer.
"It is an honor to join Limelight Networks, a growing company in an
emerging market space. Through my time on the board, I have learned about the
opportunities for this business and have been involved in its strategic
planning initiatives. These experiences will benefit me greatly as I take on
this new position," said Lindroth.
Mr. Lindroth, 41, has served as a member of Limelight's board of directors
since February 2008, but will resign his board position upon assuming the role
of CFO. The company will immediately begin a search for an independent
director to fill this vacancy.
Prior to joining Limelight Networks, Mr. Lindroth served as a General
Partner of Bayview Investment Company. He is a member of the Board of
Directors of BakBone Software Incorporated, a developer and distributor of
data backup, restoration, disaster recovery, replication and storage reporting
software, where he also served as Chief Financial Officer from April 2007 to
May 2007. From 1997 through February 2006, Mr. Lindroth served in various
capacities for Memec Group Holdings Limited, a privately held company and a
specialty semiconductor distributor, including as its Chief Financial Officer
beginning in 2003.
About Limelight Networks, Inc.
Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: LLNW) is a content delivery partner
enabling the next wave of Internet business and entertainment. More than 1300
Internet, entertainment, software, and technology brands trust our robust,
scalable platform to monetize their digital assets by delivering a brilliant
online experience to their global audience. Our architecture bypasses the busy
public Internet using a dedicated optical network that interconnects thousands
of servers and delivers massive files at the speed of light -- directly to the
access networks that consumers use every day. Our proven network and passion
for service provides our customers confidence that every object in their
library will be delivered to every user, every time. Read our blog at
http://blog.llnw.com or visit http://www.limelightnetworks.com for more
information.
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Contact: Paul Alfieri of Limelight Networks, Inc., +1-917-297-4241, palfieri@llnw.com