SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuboo, Inc., dba
Safe Communications, Pink Sheets (SGTB). announced today that
Shouvik Bhattacharyya, an
International Entrepreneurial Executive that has built and managed
several global services and technology firms, has been named the
company's new President. Bhattacharyya has served as CEO of public
and private companies in the US, Europe and India. He is also a partner in Full Change,
Safe Communications partner in China.
The company also named Chris
Toepker as Executive Vice President of Product
Development. Toepker is considered one of the top game
developers in China. He has 15+
years' experience in transmedia entertainment, namely games,
electronics, collectibles and toys. Toepker was instrumental in the
design, develop and launch "Dungeons and Fighters" trading card
game in China, in partnership with
TenCent and Nexon/Neopeople.
John Venners, CEO stated: "We
are delighted that Shouvik and Chris realize the potential of KUBOO
and related products in the fast growing kids market. Their
combined expertise and worldwide network will serve the company
well as we roll out KUBOO here and in China. Through MouseMail.com, Kuboo.com,
StandAgainstBullying.org, and AnonymousTips.com, the company's goal
is to become the Global leader in safe communications for children.
Shouvik and Chris will be very instrumental in helping us reach
that goal."
Shouvik Bhattacharyya stated:
"Children today have to create a digital home in their early years.
They have to build a social network that is safe, and they need to
organize their lives in a virtual world. Their avatar is their
personality, and they can enjoy a safe playground (like Kuboo). At
Safe Communications, we are creating a new world for our kids, a
world where parents know that their child is safe, and the child
has a great "edutainment" experience."
Chris Toepker stated: "I am
excited to join Safe Communications in creating a fun and safe
online world for kids everywhere. Kuboo.com's promise of delivering
completely safe, and parent-approved transmedia entertainment has
huge potential, which I look forward to realizing."
ABOUT BHATTACHARYYA:
Shouvik is founder of two start-ups focused on the Telecom and
Healthcare space, building on his experience in the telecom
industry, where he built a $100
million business unit in 4 years. He built long-term
strategic partnerships with global technology firms including HP,
IBM, Microsoft, SAP and Adobe, and won awards in niche segments.
Shouvik was awarded "CEO with HR Orientation" by Asia-Pacific HRM
Congress in 2010 and again in 2012. He serves of the Board of
ALIC and Full Chance.
He has been profiled amongst "12 Global Leaders for Tomorrow" in
Chief Executive Magazine and has received numerous professional
awards. Shouvik was a Sloan Fellow at MIT, an alumnus of the Indian
Institute of Technology and an Electrical & Electronics
engineer with a second Master's degree focused on industrial
engineering and management. Early in his business career he was a
management consultant with Booz Allen
Hamilton in New York.
ABOUT TOEPKER:
Chris was Senior Operations Manager in Asia and Latin
America for Hasboro's Wiazrds of the Coast. With Hasboro, he
launched "Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures," a brand extension for
the world's best known role-playing game. He was Senior Marketing
Manager for Philips Electronics, where he Created global marketing
communications toolkit, including introducing the concept of
advergaming and making a landmark game for Philips.com. Chris was
Chief Operating Officer for LampLighter Studios where he managed a
globally dispersed team of over 100 producers, designers, artists,
programmers located in LLS HQ in San
Francisco and Hong Kong as
well as partner studios in Taipei,
Shenzhen, Jinan and Kuala
Lumpur.
Chris is an accomplished global leader with a track record of
designing and launching new categories and products, increasing
profit, and managing geographically-dispersed teams.
About Safe Communications:
Safe Communications provides secure email and web texting
service free of charge through its kids site, MouseMail.com.
Parents must register their children and pre-approve all contacts.
Any unapproved contacts or inappropriate content will be diverted
directly to the parent for further action. In addition, the company
offers totally secure video chat that also requires parental
contact approval. Safe Communications is accepting a limited number
of people to test and review its beta version of the most advanced
safe 3D virtual world, with individualized Avatars, for small
children called KUBOO. Those interested in participating should
visit www.KUBOO.com. The KUBOO world will be filled with
educational features, age appropriate games as well as interactive
capabilities with approved contacts.
Safe Communications' products, led by MouseMail.com, are
designed for the modern family on the go. Early detection devices
warn parents of potential abuse and inappropriate content, allowing
secure, open exchange with loved ones and friends. Safe
Communications designs products so that your children can enjoy the
electronic ride without being exposed to potential harm or abuse.
For more information, contact: info@safecommunications.com or visit
us online at www.mousemail.com or www.Kuboo.com, and
www.AnonymousTips.com .
CORPORATE CONTACT:
info@safecommunications.com
Tel: 480-385-3893
SOURCE Safe Communications, Inc.