Innovative Entrepreneur and Corporate Advisor Dariush Ghatan Joins the Netigate Board

STOCKHOLM, May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Netigate, leading European provider of cloud based services for online surveys, today announced that Dariush Ghatan, Innovation Specialist, founder of Innovation and Opportunity firm Googol and former COO of telecommunication company 3C Communications International, was appointed to the company's board of directors.

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- "Dariush brings a new dimension of innovative thinking and creativity to Netigate and he also has a proven record of developing businesses strategically as well as actively. We are delighted that he is joining Netigate's board of directors," said Tom Nyman, Chairman of the Board at Netigate.

Dariush Ghatan has, since founding Googol, more than 15 years of experience in advising numerous multinational companies, organizations and start-ups on Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship. Today, Ghatan heads Googol Business Navigator, helping companies bring opportunities to life and he also leads the Innovation Pioneers International network. Previously, he held various positions within the Kinnevik group, mostly on the European and American markets within finance and telecommunications. Ghatan holds a business administration degree from Stockholm University and has completed post-graduate studies at Harvard Business School.

- "Dariush has an impressive background in business development and entrepreneurship. Together with his strategic mindset and tremendous drive, he will be a great addition to our board," said Tobias Thalbäck, CEO of Netigate.

- "Netigate is a key player in the feedback management industry. To join the Netigate board is an inspiring challenge, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of this fast growing, innovative company and its fantastic team," Ghatan said.

Netigate Quick Facts: 

• Started in 2005
• +1 500 customers in +30 countries
• +35 000 active users
• +31 000 000 surveys completed
• Technology platform supports +60 languages
• Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden

About Netigate 

Netigate is a leading European provider of cloud-based services for online surveys that primarily are used for voice of customer, employee performance and market research. With more than 1,500 clients in more than 30 countries, we help organizations gain valuable insights and make better business decisions. Our headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and clients include leading companies around the world like Electrolux, Ericsson, Vodafone, E.ON and DB Schenker.

More information at http://www.netigate.co.uk or contact:

Tobias Thalbäck, CEO, Netigate
Phone: +46-(0)733-41-44-06
E-mail: [email protected]

Tom Nyman, Chairman of the Board, Netigate
Phone: +46-(0)70-747-25-19
E-mail: [email protected]

SOURCE Netigate AB